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

/ ˌɪmbɪˈbɪʃən /

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

Other Words From

• imbi·bition·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of imbibition¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; imbibe, -ition

Example Sentences

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.

From Los Angeles Times

In a bibulous manner; with profuse imbibition or absorption.

From Project Gutenberg

The endocardium may be stained from the imbibition of blood.

From Project Gutenberg

Surface-energy is also expressed in the powerful attractions for water exhibited in imbibition, swelling, capillarity, absorption, surface tensions, etc.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• concentration