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.
Usually wooden floor joists are 2x8, 2x10 or 2x12 timbers -- their size depends on their length, the amount of load they're designed to carry and the building codes in effect when the house was constructed.