osmosis

os⋅mo⋅sis

1.

Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology. a. the tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a solution where the solvent concentration is higher, thus equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane. b. the diffusion of fluids through membranes or porous partitions.

2.	a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling: He never studies but seems to learn by osmosis. concept that didn't quite workout. i'll try again some other time.