English noun: imbibition | |||
1. | imbibition (process) (chemistry) the absorption of a liquid by a solid or gel | ||
Broader (hypernym) | absorption, soaking up | ||
Domain category | chemical science, chemistry | ||
2. | imbibition (act) the act of consuming liquids | ||
Synonyms | drinking, imbibing | ||
Broader (hypernym) | consumption, ingestion, intake, uptake | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | gulping, guzzling, potation, swilling | ||