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.
prerogative. 1  A hereditary or official right or privilege. 2  A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement. 3  A right, generally. 4  A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.