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Special type of diffusion when water is absorbed by solids is called

A

osmosis

B

plasmolysis

C

Both (a) and (b)

D

imbibition

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Imbibtion is a special type of diffusion, in which when a solid substance (such as seed) is placed in water, it adsorbs the water molecules and swells up substantially. It always results in release of heat.
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