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.
More examples. 1  The â leaders were often more â concerned with â status and privilege than with the â problems of the â people. 2  There are no â special privileges for the â managers. 3  It was a privilege to â work with her and she will be â sadly â missed. 4  Frequent â fliers â receive â travel privileges.