Swelling in wooden block placed in water is due to

Endosmosis

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Capillarity

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Absorption

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Imbibition

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Solution

The correct option is D Imbibition
Imbibition is the adsorption of water by the solid and dry surface. Living tissues are not required for imbibition. For example, seed germination and swelling of wood on exposure to moisture. If a wooden block is placed in water it will imbibe water and swell.

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