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.

(chemistry) a technique whereby a solution is forced through a semipermeable membrane under pressure; used to generate drinkable water from seawater, or to separate chemical compounds

Alternative form of electroosmosis

(slang) A phenomenon in which consumers of American media mistakenly assume that other countries' cultures are similar to that of the United States.

The salinity gradient energy retrieved from the difference in the salt concentration between seawater and river water.