imbibition

[im-buh-bish-uh n]

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noun

act of imbibing.
Physical Chemistry. the absorption of solvent by a gel.
Photography. (in color printing) absorption of dye by gelatin, as in the dye-transfer process.

Origin of imbibition

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at imbibe, -ition

Related formsim·bi·bi·tion·al, adjective

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Related Words for imbibition

concentration, surfeit, intensity, satiety, permeation, imbibition, interpenetration, impregnation

Examples from the Web for imbibition

Historical Examples of imbibition

I proceeded with the imbibition of Father McPhilpin's excellent tea.
Ireland as It Is
Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
The authors appear to have all imbibed a juniper-berry mania—probably from the imbibition of their favourite beverage.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I
Arnold Cooley
The endocardium may be stained from the imbibition of blood.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I
Various
The inner surface of the great vessels at the base of the heart is stained by imbibition.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various
This is especially the case when the imbibition of the cell wall is one-sided, and causes a bending of the cell.
The Wonders of Life
Ernst Haeckel

British Dictionary definitions for imbibition

imbibition

noun

chem the absorption or adsorption of a liquid by a gel or solid
photog the absorption of dyes by gelatine, used in some colour printing processes
obsolete the act of imbibing

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imbibition in Medicine

imbibition

[ĭm′bə-bĭsh′ən]

Absorption of fluid by a solid or colloid that results in swelling.