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.
2x Lumber. Sometimes called âsticksâ or âstudsâ by contractors, 2x lumber (pronounced âtwo-byâ) is cheap, strong, and perfect for simple wood projects. Most 2x lumber youâll find at a home center comes from either spruce, pine, or fir trees, depending on which type of wood the supplier has at the time. Not that this makes any difference to us really, all three species are very similar. It does, however, explain the mysterious âSPFâ label: S=Spruce, P=Pine, F=Fir.