Electroosmotic

/ɪˌlɛktrəɑzˈmɑtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or caused by electroosmosis, the movement of liquid through membranes under electrical force.

Etymology

Formed from 'electroosmosis' with the suffix '-ic' (from Greek -ikos, indicating 'relating to'). This adjective developed alongside the increasing scientific and industrial use of electroosmotic processes.

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Electroosmotic pumps have no moving parts—they use pure electricity to move liquids, which is why they're invaluable in microfluidic devices and lab-on-a-chip technologies that are revolutionizing medical diagnostics.

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