Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane. The net movement of water molecules through a partially permeable membrane from a solution of high water potential to an area of low water potential.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: privilege(Noun) A peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity not enjoyed by others or by all; special enjoyment of a good, or exemption from an evil or burden; a prerogative; advantage; franchise; preferential treatment. privilege(Noun) The status or existence of such benefit or advantage.
1. an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office, or the like. 2. a right, privilege, etc., limited to a specific person or to persons of a particular category. 3. a power, immunity, or the like restricted to a sovereign government or its representative.