osmotic

as in absorbent

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Recent Examples of osmotic Unlike saline laxatives, osmotic laxatives do not contain salt.9 Magnesium sulfate also has topical uses. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024 Motions of the body, especially breathing and some osmotic action provide the pumping force. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 July 2024 The downside is that excess salt disrupts the body’s fluid balance promoting water retention known as osmotic edema, which can cause puffiness in the face and hands. Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024 Applying a small amount of unprocessed honey to the bite can reduce swelling and prevent infection because its osmotic effect draws out fluids from the wound, thereby cleaning it and protecting it against further bacterial invasion. Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024 Use Magnesium Citrate Magnesium citrate is an osmotic agent that may alleviate constipation. Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024 But there is so much else on the innovation horizon: osmotic energy, geothermal, nuclear fusion, autonomous farming, photonic computing, human longevity. Andy Kessler, WSJ, 31 Dec. 2023 Form There are four main types of laxatives for kids: stool softeners, osmotic laxatives, lubricant laxatives, and stimulant laxatives. Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023 Taking multiple type of laxatives or using osmotic laxatives specifically were linked to an even higher risk. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for osmotic
Adjective
  • Carpet, upholstered furniture, and other absorbent materials that are moldy may need to be replaced.
    Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
  • An absorbent material first captures moisture from the air.
    Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.
    Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
  • While sized more like a cookie, madeleines are small, spongy cakes that can be flavored simply with vanilla or modified to incorporate fruit, coffee, chocolate and more.
    Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Adjective
  • Because hot air is thirstier — and therefore wetter — the rising heat has correlated with a rise in floods as well.
    Saul Elbein, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Later in the segment, Underwood discusses his new role in STARZ’s Three Women and reacts to some thirsty tweets.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2024

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“Osmotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osmotic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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