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imbibition

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im·bi·bi·tion  (mb-bshn)
n.
1. The act of imbibing.
2. Chemistry Absorption of fluid by a solid or colloid that results in swelling.
imbi·bition·al adj.
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Noun1.imbibition - (chemistry) the absorption of a liquid by a solid or gel
chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
absorption, soaking up - (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
2.imbibitionimbibition - the act of consuming liquids
drinking, imbibing
consumption, ingestion, intake, uptake - the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
guzzling, swilling, gulping - the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly
potation - the act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink)
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