reverse osmosis
noun
: the movement of fresh water through a semipermeable membrane when pressure is applied to a solution (such as seawater) on one side of it
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Replacing the pipes can treat this issue, although a more affordable solution is to install a reverse osmosis filter or water softener.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
Culligan recommends changing its charcoal filters every two to six months; reverse osmosis filters every three to five years; and whole-home systems every several years.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 9 Aug. 2024
For example, Dupont’s reverse osmosis membranes are used for filtration in areas with spotty access to clean water.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2024
But the options are endless, from simple $20 charcoal-filter pitchers to reverse osmosis, point-of-entry, or ultraviolet filters.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 9 Aug. 2024
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
Culligan recommends changing its charcoal filters every two to six months; reverse osmosis filters every three to five years; and whole-home systems every several years.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 9 Aug. 2024
For example, Dupont’s reverse osmosis membranes are used for filtration in areas with spotty access to clean water.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2024
But the options are endless, from simple $20 charcoal-filter pitchers to reverse osmosis, point-of-entry, or ultraviolet filters.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Reverse osmosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reverse%20osmosis. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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