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Recent Examples of osmotic
Can Treat Constipation Magnesium works as an osmotic agent that causes the small intestine to absorb more water.
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Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
This increase is attributed to higher product revenue from ALZET osmotic pumps and certain excipients.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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
Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
This increase is attributed to higher product revenue from ALZET osmotic pumps and certain excipients.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for osmotic
Adjective
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Coffee filters are absorbent and don't leave lint or streaks behind.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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The absorbent layers are slim, not bulky, and the bikini cut works well under most clothes.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Landing in the bottom are Henry (for the sin of a spongy scallion pancake), Paula (for texture issues), and Bailey (for the aforementioned Pile of Stuff).—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2025
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The dough is too spongy, and the whole thing just doesn’t come together the way a great Neapolitan pizza should.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This super-hydrating formula is packed with avocado and jojoba oils and complemented by yummy, musky floral notes, making quick work of thirsty tangles.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s thirstiest supporters are already seeking to either amend the Constitution or find a loophole through it, so don’t kid yourself and say that Trump is a lame duck in the way his predecessors since Dwight Eisenhower have been.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Osmotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osmotic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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