imbibition

im·bi·bi·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [im-buh-bish-uh n]
- /ˌɪm bəˈbɪʃ ən/
- /ˌɪm.bɪ.ˈbɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-buh-bish-uh n]
- /ˌɪm bəˈbɪʃ ən/

Definitions of imbibition word

noun imbibition act of imbibing. 1
noun imbibition Physical Chemistry. the absorption of solvent by a gel. 1
noun imbibition Photography. (in color printing) absorption of dye by gelatin, as in the dye-transfer process. 1
noun imbibition the absorption or adsorption of a liquid by a gel or solid 0
noun imbibition the absorption of dyes by gelatine, used in some colour printing processes 0
noun imbibition the act of imbibing 0

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Origin of imbibition

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at imbibe, -ition

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Parts of speech for Imbibition

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Imbibition

imbibition popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

imbibition usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for imbibition

noun imbibition

concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.
surfeit — excess; an excessive amount: a surfeit of speechmaking.
intensity — the quality or condition of being intense.
satiety — the state of being satiated; surfeit.
permeation — to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.

All 7 Synonyms of imbibition