Word: hyperosmosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
per
os
mo
sis
Definition: Abnormally rapid osmosis; diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Morphemes:
Affix: hyper-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessive
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπέρ
Language: grc
Decoded: uper
Meaning: over
Affix: osmosis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὠσμός
Language: grc
Decoded: osmos
Meaning: push