imbibition
Americannoun
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act of imbibing.
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Physical Chemistry. the absorption of solvent by a gel.
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Photography. (in color printing) absorption of dye by gelatin, as in the dye-transfer process.
noun
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chem the absorption or adsorption of a liquid by a gel or solid
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photog the absorption of dyes by gelatine, used in some colour printing processes
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obsolete the act of imbibing
Other Word Forms
- imbibitional adjective
Etymology
Origin of imbibition
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; imbibe, -ition
Example Sentences
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In a bibulous manner; with profuse imbibition or absorption.
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The endocardium may be stained from the imbibition of blood.
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Surface-energy is also expressed in the powerful attractions for water exhibited in imbibition, swelling, capillarity, absorption, surface tensions, etc.
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On this depends the capacity for the absorption or imbibition in the plasm, and the mobility of its molecules, which is very important for the performance of the vital actions.
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A division is sometimes made into Mandibulate and Haustellate groups, the oral apparatus of the former being adapted for mastication, the latter for imbibition of liquid food.
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