Question

What happens during imbibition?

Answer 1

Imbibition:

1. It is a type of diffusion where water is absorbed by solid particles called colloids, causing an enormous increase in volume.
2. The solution is not formed in this process. In other words, water absorption by the colloids is known as imbibition.
3. Colloids are hydrophilic in nature.
4. Generally, solid substances are referred to as Imbibants and imbibed liquid is referred to as imbibate.
5. For example, the absorption of water either by seed or dry wood.