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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.

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  8. imbody,
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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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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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Medicine definitions for imbibition

imbibition

[ĭm′bə-bĭsh′ən]

n.

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