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Salt doesn't really absorb water, it just pulls out the liquid. This happens with everything, not just eggplants. It has to do with osmosis. That's a chemistry term and not necessarily a cooking term. And there is additional information in the WikiAnswers section on chemistry.
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Why does water absorb salt?
Water "dissolves" salt. Water does not absorb salt.
Can you remove cats urine with salt?
The salt will absorb the water.
Can salt absorb oil?
Sodium chloride is hygroscopic, absorb water.
Why does salt dry?
Salt is very hygroscopic, easily absorb water.
How salt dehydrates?
Yes, because salt absorb easily water.
Why microorganisms have a hard time with salt?
Salt absorb water and without water microorganisms are killed.
How does salt kill moss in bricks?
Salt absorb the water necessary for organisms.
How does salt water suger water and plain water absorb celery?
It doesn't
How can the addition of salt preseve food?
Salt absorb water and as a consequence destroy microorganisms.
Why dont things preserved in salt spoil?
Because salt absorb water; without water bacteria are killed.
How does salt keep food fresh?
Salt absorb water and as a consequence all microorganisms (they need water) are killed.
What do plants absorb from the soil?
Nutrients and water.
