Chemosmoses

/ˌkiːmoʊzˈmoʊsiz/ noun

Definition

The plural form; multiple instances or descriptions of chemosmosis, the process of using chemical gradients to create energy.

Etymology

From chemo- + osmosis + -es (plural). Built from the singular chemosmosis, adding the standard plural ending for words ending in -is.

Kelly Says

Scientists studying different organisms have found that chemosmoses work the same way in bacteria, plants, and animals—it's one of life's most universal energy-creation strategies.

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