Canadian French Meaning of absorption

absorption

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Definitions and Meaning of absorption in English

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.

FAQs About the word absorption

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

concentration,immersion,application,concentration,vigilance,conscience,Conscience,considération,contemplation,fascination

absence,abstraction,Détachement,distraction,inattention,indifférence,Éloignement,Méconnaissance,Perte de connaissance,retrait

absorptance => absorptance, absorpt => absorbant, absorbition => absorption, absorbing => absorbant, absorber => absorbeur,