osmole

osmole /os·mole/ (oz´mol) 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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os·mole (zml, s-)

n.

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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os·molar (z-mlr, s-) adj.

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osmole

a unit of osmotic pressure equivalent to the amount of solute substances that dissociates in solution to form one mole (Avogadro's number) of particles (molecules and ions). Abbreviated Osm.