[unit] In chemistry, the osmole (Osm or osmol) is a non-SI unit of measurement that defines the number of moles of solute that contribute to the osmotic pressure of a solution. The term comes from the phenomenon of osmosis, and is typically used for osmotically active solutions. For example, a solution of 1 mol/L NaCl corresponds to an osmo...
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The molecular weight of a solute, in grams, divided by the number of ions or particles into which it dissociates in solution. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(oz´mōl) a unit of osmotic pressure equivalent to the amount of solute that dissociates in solution to form one mole (Avogadro's number) of particles (molecules and ions). Symbol Osm.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: oz′mōl Definitions: 1. The molecular weight of a solute, in grams, divided by the number of ions or particles into which it dissociates in solution.
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Osmole: In biochemistry, the amount of a substance that dissociates in solution to form one mole of osmotically active particles.
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