Imbibition is a special type of diffusion that takes place when water is absorbed by solids-colloids causing an increase in volume. Water surface potential movement takes place along a concentration gradient; some dry materials absorb water. A gradient between the absorbent and the liquid is essential for imbibition.

What is meant by imbibition definition?

: the act or action of imbibing especially : the taking up of fluid by a colloidal system resulting in swelling.

What is the example of imbibition?

Imbibition is a process in which water is absorbed by solids-colloids causing them to enormously increase in volume. The classical examples of imbibition are absorption of water by seeds and dry wood.