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absorption

/æb'sɔrpʃən/

Synonyms of absorption Antonyms of absorption Examples of absorption Usage of absorption Parts of absorption Definition that contains absorption Words sounding like absorption Explanation of absorption

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

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sorption
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the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
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assimilation

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social process
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the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
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assimilation

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organic process biological process
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the mental state of being preoccupied by something
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engrossment preoccupancy preoccupation

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cognitive state state of mind
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complete attention; intense mental effort
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concentration engrossment immersion

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

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action natural action activity natural process

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extinction

Explanation of absorption

Absorption refers to the process of being soaked up, taken in, or assimilated by something. It can refer to the physical absorption of substances by other materials or to the mental assimilation of knowledge or information. Absorption can also denote the capacity of a material to absorb or retain liquids or gases.