Differentiate between the following: Imbibition and Diffusion.

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(N/A) Imbibition and Diffusion
ImbibitionDiffusion
$(1)$ Imbibition is a special type of diffusion where water is absorbed by solids and colloids, causing an enormous increase in volume.$(1)$ Diffusion is the passive movement of particles, ions, and molecules along the concentration gradient.
$(2)$ It specifically involves the absorption of water by hydrophilic substances.$(2)$ It involves the movement of solids, liquids, and gases.

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