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Etymology[]
From Latin absorptiō, from absorbeō (“‘absorb’”).
Pronunciation[]
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Absorption ({{{1}}})
- The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything.
- The act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear.
- the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool
- the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger
- (chemistry, physics) An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action.
- the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.
- (physiology) In living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs.
- Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.
- absorption in some employment
Translations[]
act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything
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act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear
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chemistry, physics: imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action
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physiology: process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed
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entire occupation of the mind
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References[]
- Absorption in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- Absorption in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
Anagrams[]
- abinooprst,
- probations
Finnish[]
Noun[]
absorption
- Genitive singular form of absorptio.
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