Absorption

Pronunciation: /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/

Absorption (noun)

  1. the process of a liquid being taken in by a material or substance.
  2. complete attention or interest in something, making you unaware of other things.
  3. the process of energy or light being taken in by an object or substance.

Examples

  • The sponge's absorption of water was impressive.
  • Absorption of nutrients occurs in the intestines.

Common collocations: water absorption, absorption rate, increase absorption, deep absorption, absorption in

Synonyms of Absorption

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Absorption

  • when discussing the release of substances
  • when discussing letting go or freeing