Question

Q. 1. What is imbibition?​

Answer 1

Answer:

the absorption of one substance by another, in particular the uptake of water by a plant or seed.

or

Imbibition is a special type of diffusion that takes place when water is absorbed by solids-colloids causing an increase in volume. Examples include the absorption of water by seeds and dry wood. If there is no pressure due to imbibition, seedlings would not be able to emerge from soil.

Answer 2

Answer:

Imbibition is the process of water adsorption by solid substances without forming a solution.

For eg :- swelling of seeds immersed in water.