osmolarityn.
/ˌɒzmə(ʊ)ˈlarᵻti/, U.S. /ˌɑzmoʊˈlɛrədi/ Biochemistry.
The osmolar concentration of a solution. Cf. osmolality n.
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1948 Science 3 Dec. 630/2 Forced osmotic diuresis in hydropenia produced by urea, sodium chloride or bicarbonate, and potassium chloride increased urinary flow while decreasing the level of urinary osmolarity.
1953 Lancet 12 Sept. 540/2 An assumed plasma osmolarity of 310 milliosmols per litre.
1965 New Scientist 24 June 868/1 The most important functions of the kidney are to keep constant the volume, osmolarity and composition of the fluid which surrounds the cells of the body.
1995 Amer. Scientist Jan. 30/1 Even a primitive single-cell organism needs the ability to regulate its cell volume when the ionic concentration, or osmolarity, of surrounding fluid varies.
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