Main Entry: im·bi·bi·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌim-bə-ˈbi-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

: the act or action of imbibing; especially : the taking up of fluid by a colloidal system resulting in swelling

— im·bi·bi·tion·al \-ˈbish-nəl, -ˈbi-shə-n^əl\ adjective