osmosis. 1  Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology. the tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a solution where the solvent concentration is higher, thus equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane. the diffusion of fluids through membranes or porous partitions. Compare endosmosis, exosmosis.
Senior Living at The Timbers of Shorewood. The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community focused on independent and assisted living for seniors. The Timbers is located in Will Countyâs peaceful Shorewood, Illinois, just minutes from Joliet and 45 minutes west of downtown Chicago.
White Pine (Eastern White Pine) Pinus strobus. This is the largest conifer in the northeastern United States. The tallest of these trees in Ohio is a 137-foot giant in Ashland County. The bark on young trees is smooth and gray, while on older trees it is broken into small rectangular blocks.hite Pine (Eastern White Pine) Pinus strobus. This is the largest conifer in the northeastern United States. The tallest of these trees in Ohio is a 137-foot giant in Ashland County. The bark on young trees is smooth and gray, while on older trees it is broken into small rectangular blocks.