The process by which liquids are absorbed by colloidal dry or semi-dry materials is called imbibition. Materials that swell by absorbing water are called hydrophilic materials. For example, glue, cellulose, gelatin, protein, starch etc.
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The process by which liquids are absorbed by colloidal dry or semi-dry materials is called imbibition. Materials that swell by absorbing water are called hydrophilic materials. For example, glue, cellulose, gelatin, protein, starch etc.