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imbibition

[ im-buh-bish-uhn ]

noun

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


imbibition

/ ˌɪɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. chem the absorption or adsorption of a liquid by a gel or solid
  2. photog the absorption of dyes by gelatine, used in some colour printing processes
  3. obsolete.
    the act of imbibing
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • b·tDz· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of imbibition1

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; imbibe, -ition
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The prohibition also extends to Olympic athletes, who organizers said are welcome to drink alone in their own rooms, but are otherwise barred from imbibition.

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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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After his ship sailed, Dr C— took to vinous imbibition—in plain English, he drank rum to excess.

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