Absorption

[əb'zɔːpʃ(ə)n;-'sɔːp-] or [əbˈsɔrpʃən,-ˈzɔrp-]

Definition

(noun.) (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid.

(noun.) (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium; 'the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules'.

Checker: Rhonda--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything, or of being absorbed and made to disappear; as, the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool, the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger.

(n.) An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action; as, the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.

(n.) In living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs.

(n.) Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind; as, absorption in some employment.

Checker: Wilmer

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Absorbing.[2]. Engrossment, occupation, engagement, immersion.

Edited by Jeanne

Examples

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