Name the phenomenon by which living or dead plant cells absorb water by surface attraction.

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The phenomenon by which living or dead plant cells absorb water by surface attraction is Imbibition.
Imbibition: Imbibition is the special phenomenon by which water or any other liquid is absorbed by a solid particle without forming a solution.
Imbibants: Solid particles which imbibe water or other liquid.
Imbibate: Liquid which is imbibed.
Significance of Imbibition:
Helps in germination by breaking the seed coat.
Helps in the movement of water from cell to cell.

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