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absorption
absorption
/əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
noun
(
)
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
(
soaking up
,
absorption
)
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
The sponge's absorption of water amazed the scientists.
The sponge's absorption of water amazed the scientists.
(
)
(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
(
absorption
)
(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
the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules
The mental state of being preoccupied by something
(
absorption
,
engrossment
,
preoccupancy
,
preoccupation
)
the mental state of being preoccupied by something
Complete attention; intense mental effort
(
absorption
,
engrossment
,
immersion
,
concentration
)
complete attention; intense mental effort
The process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
(
absorption
,
assimilation
)
the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
The social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
(
absorption
,
assimilation
)
the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
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