electroosmotic
- adjective
- /ɪˌlɛk.trəʊˈɒz.mə.tɪk/
- Specialized
- In an electroosmotic flow, charges near the channel wall move along the surface following the gradient of electrical potential and mechanically drag the bulk of fluid by viscous forces.
Examples
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In a nanochannel, viscous dragging becomes more effective and more energy-efficient electroosmotic transport.
Academic text (2011) -
In most cases, however, the electroosmotic transport has been studied at high applied electrical potentials.
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The researchers discovered that electroosmotic processes could improve the efficiency of water purification systems.
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By applying an electric field, they enhanced the electroosmotic flow in the microchannels used for drug delivery.
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In an electroosmotic system, charges near the channel wall move along the surface, dragging the bulk fluid by viscous forces.
Synonyms
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Relating to the movement of tiny charged particles or liquids caused by an electric field
Surface Forms
Morphology
electroosmotic = osmotic (semi-transparent) = electro + osm + otic
The word is formed transparently by adding electro- to osmotic, with no major sense shift.
Etymology
The word electroosmotic joins electro- meaning 'electric' and osmosis meaning 'a push of liquid'. So, electroosmotic describes liquid that is moved by an electric push.