Imbibition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006461",
  "term": "Imbibition",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which a substance absorbs a liquid, causing it to swell, often observed in porous materials. In the context of atmospheric science, it can refer to the absorption of water vapor by hygroscopic aerosols or the uptake of water by plant tissues. This phenomenon is driven by capillary action and osmotic forces.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/imbibition/"
}