osmotic

as in absorbent

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Recent Examples of osmotic Unlike saline laxatives, osmotic laxatives do not contain salt.9 Magnesium sulfate also has topical uses. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024 Motions of the body, especially breathing and some osmotic action provide the pumping force. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 July 2024 The downside is that excess salt disrupts the body’s fluid balance promoting water retention known as osmotic edema, which can cause puffiness in the face and hands. Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024 Applying a small amount of unprocessed honey to the bite can reduce swelling and prevent infection because its osmotic effect draws out fluids from the wound, thereby cleaning it and protecting it against further bacterial invasion. Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024 Use Magnesium Citrate Magnesium citrate is an osmotic agent that may alleviate constipation. Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024 But there is so much else on the innovation horizon: osmotic energy, geothermal, nuclear fusion, autonomous farming, photonic computing, human longevity. Andy Kessler, WSJ, 31 Dec. 2023 Form There are four main types of laxatives for kids: stool softeners, osmotic laxatives, lubricant laxatives, and stimulant laxatives. Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023 Taking multiple type of laxatives or using osmotic laxatives specifically were linked to an even higher risk. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for osmotic
Adjective
  • Shoppers note that the rug is thick, absorbent, and soft to the touch.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Dry the Garment Lay the garment flat on a thick, absorbent towel and roll it up to remove the extra water.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.
    Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
  • While sized more like a cookie, madeleines are small, spongy cakes that can be flavored simply with vanilla or modified to incorporate fruit, coffee, chocolate and more.
    Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Adjective
  • Hungry and thirsty, my friends and I headed straight to San Jaime, which had been recommended to us by a local.
    Sofia Perez, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • When the concentration of ions in your blood hits a critical point, when your blood volume gets too low, or when your kidneys begin to get stressed, hormones and other signals trigger your brian to feel thirsty.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024

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“Osmotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osmotic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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