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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

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Diffusion

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Root pressure

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Imbibition

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Osmosis

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Solution

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.

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