Diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane is called imbibition.

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Diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane is known as osmosis. Osmosis is the process of diffusion of molecules from the region of higher concentration to the lower concentration through a semipermeable membrane.
The process of adsorption of water by solid particles of a substance without forming a solution is called imbibition. The water potential gradient between the absorbent and the liquid imbibed is essential for imbibition.

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