The process by which water is absorbed by solids such as colloids causing them to increase in volume is called

Imbibition

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The correct option is A
Imbibition

Imbibition is the absorption or adsorption of water by certain colloids, with resultant swelling of tissues as in seeds.

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The process by which water is absorbed by solids such as colloids causing them to increase in volume is called

The correct option is A Imbibition Imbibition is the absorption or adsorption of water by certain colloids, with resultant swelling of tissues as in seeds.

The correct option is A
Imbibition

Imbibition is the absorption or adsorption of water by certain colloids, with resultant swelling of tissues as in seeds.