Reverse osmosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010316",
  "term": "Reverse osmosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A membrane separation process that removes dissolved solids and other impurities from a fluid by applying pressure to force the fluid through a semipermeable membrane. The applied pressure must exceed the osmotic pressure, causing the solvent to flow from a region of higher solute concentration to lower concentration.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "osmotic pressure"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 1479. 'Terminology for membranes and membrane processes (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 1489 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668071479)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reverse-osmosis/"
}