Imbibitions involves
Diffusion of water
Movement of water into imbibant through capillarity
Movement of water into imbibant through diffusion as well as capillarity
Adsorption of water
Imbibition -
Phenomenon of adsorption of water or any other liquid by the solid particles of a substance without forming a solution
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An imbibant is made up of a number of particles separated by fine interstices.