Definition of absorbtion
1. absorption [ n ] (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
Used in print:(Jack Kaplan, "The Health Machine Menace: Therapy by...)
His prescription : hot and cold compresses to increase her absorption of water .
(J. W. C. Hagstrom et al., "Debilitating muscular...)
A Schilling_test demonstrated normal absorption of vitamin * * f .
(A. N. Nagaraj and L. M. Black, "Localization of...)
Two absorptions of * * f with ethyl_acetate or two absorptions of * * f ( which had been passed_through Dowex-2-chloride ) , NS and * * f with crown_gall tissue powder , or mouse liver powder did not further improve the specificity of staining .
Two absorptions of * * f with ethyl_acetate or two absorptions of * * f ( which had been passed_through Dowex-2-chloride ) , NS and * * f with crown_gall tissue powder , or mouse liver powder did not further improve the specificity of staining .
Synonyms absorption soaking_up Related Terms sorption imbibition chemistry2. absorption [ n ] (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
Examples:
"the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules"
(Cornell H. Mayer, "Radio Emission of the Moon...)
Since the absorption of radio_waves in rocklike material varies with wave_length , it should be possible to sample the temperature variation at different depths beneath the surface and possibly detect changes in the structure or composition of the lunar surface material .
(James A. Ibers et al., "Proton magnetic resonance...)
The magnetic_resonance absorption was detected by employing a Varian model **f broad line spectrometer and the associated 12 - inch electromagnet system .
The spectrometer was adjusted to minimize the amount of dispersion mode mixed_in with the absorption signal .
Synonyms absorption Related Terms natural_process extinction physics3. absorption [ n ] the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
Synonyms absorption assimilation Related Terms organic_process malabsorption assimilate4. absorption [ n ] the mental state of being preoccupied by something
Synonyms preoccupation engrossment absorption preoccupancy Related Terms cognitive_state abstractedness absentmindedness steep preoccupy5. absorption [ n ] complete attention; intense mental effort
Synonyms concentration immersion absorption engrossment Related Terms attention study focus specialism absorb concentrate steep6. absorption [ n ] the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
Synonyms assimilation absorption Related Terms group_action social_process Europeanization westernization Americanization absorbSimilar Spelling
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