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Is It Osmosis?
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When one object picks up the identity of another object simply by being in close proximity to it, is that called osmosis?
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Yes, it is, lyn. For example: "He was a most extraordinar y teacher: his students seemed to gather knowledge by the process of osmosis." I'm assuming that you were not looking for the scientific definition.
19:04 Sat 15th Dec 2012
yes, osmosis would be fine - the scientific definition isn't limited to biological processes and the term is also used for a gradual, often unconscious process of assimilation or absorption - that definition is given here http:// www.tfd .com/os mosis and also in Chambers (for those who don't trust an online dictionary)