潤ほとびる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

become rehydrated; swell from moisture; be reconstituted

Describes something dry absorbing water and returning to a plump or softened state, such as dried foods, wood, or soil. Often used for natural rehydration processes.

• 乾かん燥そうした椎しい茸たけは水みずに浸ひたすと潤ほとびる。

  Dried shiitake mushrooms swell up when soaked in water.

• 雨あめが降ふって、乾かわいていた庭にわの土つちが潤ほとびた。

  After the rain, the dry garden soil became moist and swelled.