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The phenomenon by which a substance absorbs a liquid and swells, but does not necessarily dissolve in the liquid is known as
The phenomenon by which a substance absorbs a liquid and swells, but does not necessarily dissolve in the liquid is known as
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The correct option is C Imbibition
Imbibition is a special type of diffusion when water is absorbed by solids- colloids causing an enormous increase in volume. Examples include the absorption of water by seedsand dry wood.
Imbibition is a special type of diffusion when water is absorbed by solids- colloids causing an enormous increase in volume. Examples include the absorption of water by seedsand dry wood.
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