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Definition of Osmole
1. Noun. (chemistry) A unit of measurement, a mole of an osmotically active compound. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Osmole
1. osmol [n -S] - See also: osmol
Medical Definition of Osmole
1. The molecular weight of a solute, in grams, divided by the number of ions or particles into which it dissociates in solution. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Osmole
Literary usage of Osmole
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-term, High-intensity Combat Operations by Fnb, Institute of Medicine (U. S.), High-stress Situations, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, National Academy of Sciences (2005)
"However, an increase of protein intake from 90 to 120 g per day would not increase
obligatory urine volume because urea is an "ineffective osmole" (Kamel et ..."