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The process by which water is absorbed by solids, like colloids causing them to increase in volume is called as
The process by which water is absorbed by solids, like colloids causing them to increase in volume is called as
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The correct option is C Imbibition
Imbibition is the process of adsorption of water by the solid surface like colloids. It causes an increase in the volume of the colloid. The increase in volume and amount of water adsorbed depends on the nature of colloid or adsorbing matrix and the solvent.
Imbibition is the process of adsorption of water by the solid surface like colloids. It causes an increase in the volume of the colloid. The increase in volume and amount of water adsorbed depends on the nature of colloid or adsorbing matrix and the solvent.
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