What is imbibition?

What is imbibition?
  1. A type of diffusion in which water is absorbed by solids
  2. A type of diffusion in which water is expelled from solids
  3. A type of diffusion in which water is not absorbed by solids
  4. None of the above

Solution

Imbibition is a type of diffusion in which water is absorbed by solids (colloids) causing them to increase in volume.

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