(chemistry) The molarity of an ideal solution of a nondissociating substance that exerts the same osmotic pressure as the solution being considered.
osmolarity
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chemistry For a given solution of a non-dissociating substance, the molarity of an ideal solution of it that would exert the same osmotic pressure; this is usually expressed as osmoles of the original.
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(ŏz'mō-lăr'ĭ-tē, ŏs'-)
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The osmotic concentration of a solution expressed as osmoles of solute per liter of solution.
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The concentration of a solution in terms of osmoles of solutes per liter of solution. See also osmolality.
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