reverse osmosis

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Reverse osmosis is used for:

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**Reverse Osmosis (RO)** occurs when an external pressure greater than the osmotic pressure is applied to the concentrated solution side.
- **Process**: Solvent (water) is forced to move through the semipermeable membrane from the concentrated side to the dilute/pure side.
- **Applications**:
1. **Desalination**: Removing salts from seawater to produce drinking water.
2. **Industrial Concentration**: Concentrating juices or milk by removing excess water.
3. **Medicine**: Components of portable dialysis units also utilize RO-related membrane technology for purification.

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