Water uptake in Imbibition takes place through ________
A
Absorption
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B
Adsorption
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C
Sorption
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B Absorption 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.