absorption (Meaning)

Wordnet

absorption (n)

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

(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium

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

the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion

complete attention; intense mental effort

the mental state of being preoccupied by something

Webster

absorption (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.

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

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; as, absorption in some employment.

absorption Sentence Examples

  1. The sponge's absorption of spilled water was quick and efficient.
  2. The plant's roots facilitate the absorption of nutrients from the soil.
  3. The absorption of sunlight by solar panels converts it into electrical energy.
  4. In chemistry, the absorption of gases into a liquid is a common phenomenon.
  5. The absorption of information from textbooks is crucial for academic success.
  6. The absorption of sound in the room created a serene and quiet atmosphere.
  7. The skin's absorption of moisturizer helps keep it hydrated.
  8. The absorption of pollutants by trees contributes to cleaner air in urban areas.
  9. The absorption of heat by dark-colored surfaces contributes to higher temperatures.
  10. The scientist conducted experiments to study the absorption of light by different materials.

FAQs About the word absorption

(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid, (physics) the process in which incident

attention, concentration,immersion,engrossment, application, meditation, intentness, enthrallment, contemplation, consciousness

remoteness, indifference, indifference, inattention, detachment, unconsciousness, distraction, remoteness, abstraction, distraction

The sponge's absorption of spilled water was quick and efficient.

The plant's roots facilitate the absorption of nutrients from the soil.

The absorption of sunlight by solar panels converts it into electrical energy.

In chemistry, the absorption of gases into a liquid is a common phenomenon.