imbibition

• Substantiv, das das Aufsaugen einer Flüssigkeit durch einen festen Körper oder ein Gel bezeichnet, sowie den Vorgang des Trinkens oder der Aufnahme von Flüssigkeiten.

A noun referring to the absorption of a liquid by a solid or gel, or the act of consuming liquids.

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1. Absorption of liquidC1formalscientific

   The process by which a solid or gel absorbs a liquid, often causing swelling.

   Aufsaugen von Flüssigkeit

   • The imbibition of water by seeds is essential for germination.
   • In chemistry, imbibition describes how a sponge takes up liquid.
   • The gel's imbibition of the solvent caused it to expand significantly.

   Synonymeabsorptionsoakinguptake

2. Act of drinkingC2formal

   The act of consuming a liquid, especially an alcoholic beverage.

   Flüssigkeitsaufnahme

   • The doctor warned against excessive imbibition of alcohol.
   • His imbibition of coffee each morning was a strict routine.
   • The celebration involved the imbibition of fine wines.

   Synonymeconsumptiondrinkingguzzlingimbibingingestionswilling