Question

what is imbibition?with example.

Answer 1

Imbibition is a special type of diffusion when water is absorbed by solids-colloids causing an enormous increase in volume. Examples include the absorption of water by seeds and dry wood. ... Water potential gradient between the absorbent and the liquid imbibed is essential for imbibition

Answer 2

Imbibition is the phenomenon by which plant cell absorbs water by surface attraction. Examples: dry seeds absorb water when kept in water for long time; before germination, seeds swell by absorbing water Colloids are solutions with the particle size between 1 to 1000nm.
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