Imbibition is a

Property of solvent

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Capillary phenomenon

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Protoplasmic phenomenon

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Property of solutes

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The correct option is A Capillary phenomenon
Imbibition is physical adsorption of water molecules on the adsorbing surface. Seed absorb water due to imbibition. The imbibition of water is the first step in seed germination. Imbibant holds water through the processes of capillarity and adsorption.

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