What is meant by Osmotic potential?
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Osmotic potential is the potential energy of water per unit volume relative to pure water in reference conditions. Osmotic potential quantifies the tendency of water to move from one area to another due to osmosis, gravity, mechanical pressure and matrix effects such as capillary action.
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Definition. noun. (1) The potential of water molecules to move from a hypotonic solution (more water, less solutes) to a hypertonic solution (less water, more solutes) across a semi permeable membrane.
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