What do you mean by Imbibition
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Imbibition is a type of diffusion where the water is absorbed by the solid particles called colloids, without forming a solution causing an enormous increase in volume.
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Imbibition is easily understood as ,
A Process involving absorption as well as adsorption of a liquid by a solid without forming a solution.
Imbibition is a special type of DIFFUSION that takes place when water is adsorbed by solids-colloids causing an increase in volume. Examples include the absorption of water by seeds and dry wood. If it were not for the pressure due to imbibition, seedlings would not be able to emerge from soil.
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