Absorption of water by the plant cells through surface attraction is called ____.

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Imbibition:
Imbibition is a type of diffusion that occurs when water is absorbed by solids-colloids, resulting in an increase in volume.
The movement of water's surface potential occurs along a concentration gradient, and certain dry surfaces absorb water.
Imbibition requires a gradient between the liquid and imbibant (absorbent).
Absorption of water by the plant cells through surface attraction is called imbibition.

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