noun
absorption
uhb-ZAWP-shn
noun
1
The process of taking in and incorporating a substance, such as light, heat, or liquid.
"The dark tiles increase heat absorption in the room."
"The body's absorption of nutrients begins in the small intestine."
2
A total engrossment of someone's attention or interest.
"His absorption in his work meant he forgot to eat lunch."
How to Use Absorption
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of soaking something up — light, heat, nutrients — or being completely engrossed mentally.
Common pairings
rate of absorption
absorption of nutrients
total absorption
Word Forms
absorptions plural
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Etymology
From Latin absorptio, "a sucking in," based on absorbeo, "to absorb."