imbibition

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The pellicle prevents imbibition, diffusion, and the consequent disintegration.

From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John

If it be summer, there should be a lump of ice in the crystal goblet; and the connoisseur will always hold it between him and the sunlight before imbibition, and ejaculate, "There's a picture!"

From Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) by O'Shea, John Augustus

The glands secrete a yellowish viscid fluid, by *The distinction between true absorption and mere permeation, or imbibition, is by no means clearly understood: see Mller's 'Physiology,' Eng. translat.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles

A third effect of increasing acidity is that it induces increased imbibition of water by the colloidal gel and causes swelling of the tissue.

From The Chemistry of Plant Life by Thatcher, Roscoe Wilfred

In a bibulous manner; with profuse imbibition or absorption.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah