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absorption
[ ab-sawrp-shuhn, -zawrp- ]
noun
- the act of absorbing.
- assimilation; incorporation:
the absorption of small farms into one big one.
- uptake of substances by a tissue, as of nutrients through the wall of the intestine.
- a taking in or reception by molecular or chemical action, as of gases or liquids.
- Physics. the removal of energy or particles from a beam by the medium through which the beam propagates.
- complete attention or preoccupation; deep engrossment:
absorption in one's work.
absorption
/ əbˈsɔːpʃən; -ˈzɔːp- /
noun
- the process of absorbing or the state of being absorbed
- physiol
- normal assimilation by the tissues of the products of digestion
- the passage of a gas, fluid, drug, etc, through the mucous membranes or skin
- physics a reduction of the intensity of any form of radiated energy as a result of energy conversion in a medium, such as the conversion of sound energy into heat
- immunol the process of removing superfluous antibodies or antigens from a mixture using a reagent
absorption
/ ə-ô′ə /
- Biology.The movement of a substance, such as a liquid or solute, across a cell membrane by means of diffusion or osmosis.
- Chemistry.The process by which one substance, such as a solid or liquid, takes up another substance, such as a liquid or gas, through minute pores or spaces between its molecules. A paper towel takes up water, and water takes up carbon dioxide, by absorption.
- Chemistry.Compare adsorption
- Physics.The taking up and storing of energy, such as radiation, light, or sound, without it being reflected or transmitted. During absorption, the energy may change from one form into another. When radiation strikes the electrons in an atom, the electrons move to a higher orbit or state of excitement by absorption of the radiation's energy.
Derived Forms
- ˈǰپ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- p··ǰtDz noun
- t··ǰtDz noun
- ԴDza·ǰtDz noun
- v··ǰtDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of absorption1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of absorption1
Example Sentences
Everything from traction, the hardness of the surface, how high the ball bounces, how far the ball rolls and shock absorption have been looked into.
The World Bank blames "weak job creation and entrepreneurial prospects" that stifle the absorption of "the 3.5 million Nigerians entering the labour force every year".
On the other hand, taking a long, hot bath — especially with a rash or unhealed wound — means a more significant risk for absorption of the chemical.
Also, although the arrival of immigrants has driven a fierce political debate, their absorption into the labour market is seen by many as crucial for a country with a rapidly ageing population.
Sugar provides quick energy and nutrient absorption power.
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