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imbibition

/ɪmˈbɪbɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does imbibition mean?

noun

The act of absorbing or taking in a liquid, especially by soaking or sipping. The process of absorbing or taking in knowledge or information.

Example

"The plant's roots underwent a process of imbibition, allowing it to absorb water from the soil."

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