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What is imbibition ? State two conditions essential for imbibition.

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Imbibition is the diffusion of water along a gradient into an adsorbent. 

Two conditions necessary for imbibition are: 

(i) Water potential gradient between the surface of the adsorbent and the liquid imbibed. 

(ii) Affinity between the adsorbent and the imbibed liquid.



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