What is osmotic pressure? How is osmotic pressure calculated? Molarity units are used in the osmotic pressure equation. When does the molarity of a solution approximately equal the molality of the solution? Before refrigeration was common, many foods were preserved by salting them heavily, and many fruits were preserved by mixing them with a large amount of sugar (fruit preserves). How do salt and sugar act as preservatives? Two applications of osmotic pressure are dialysis and desalination. Explain these two processes.