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absorbing

/əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/
Meanings

  • the act of taking in or assimilating something

    - "The sponge absorbs water through its pores."
    - "The tree absorbs nutrients from the soil through its roots."
Pronunciation
  1. /æbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/



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Antonyms

emit
Synonyms

assume , bear , pay for , use up , assimilate , engulf , incorporate , overwhelm , swallow up , engage , engross , immerse , monopolize , occupy , draw , drink in , imbibe , soak up , sop up , steep , suck , suck up , take in , take up , engrossing , fascinating
Rhymes
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absorb , sorb , implore , explore , and more
Homophones
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  1. absorb (verb) and absorb (noun)

  2. absorbed, absorbedly, absorbent, absorbing, and more

Variants
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absorbing , absorbingly , absorb , absorbabilities , absorbability , absorbable , absorbed , absorbs
Forms
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{"term"=>"absorbate", "description"=>"The substance or material that is absorbed by another substance or material. For example, water is an absorbate that is absorbed by a sponge or a cloth."}, {"term"=>"absorbed glass", "description"=>"A type of glass that has been treated with a special coating that allows it to absorb or adsorb water or other liquids or gases onto its surface, creating a thin layer of liquid that forms a protective barrier against external elements, such as wind, rain, sunlight, or other environmental factors that can cause damage or wear to the glass surface over time."}

Etymology
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From Old French absorber, from Latin absorbere, from ad- 'to' + sorbere 'suck up'

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the human body absorbs about 1,000 gallons (or about 3,785 liters) of water during an average lifetime?

  2. Did you know that the ancient Greeks believed that the god Dionysus, who was associated with wine, festivity, and revelry, could enter a person's body through the mouth and the nostrils, and that this divine presence could inspire creativity, passion, and spiritual transformation in the person?

  3. Did you know that the ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile River, which was the source of their livelihood and the lifeblood of their civilization, was a living god that could grant fertility, prosperity, and eternal life to those who revered and worshiped it?

  4. Did you know that the ancient Chinese believed that the human body was a microcosm of the universe, and that the universe was a macrocosm of the human body? They believed that the human body was composed of five elements - wood, fire, earth, and metal - which were identical to the five elements that composed the universe. They believed that the balance and harmony of these five elements within the human body were essential for maintaining good health, vitality, and longevity. They believed that an imbalance or disharmony of these five elements within the human body could lead to various health problems, diseases, and conditions, which could range from mild and common to severe and life-threatening. They believed that the art and practice of traditional Chinese medicine, which included various forms of diagnosis, therapy, and prevention, could help people to restore and maintain the balance and harmony of these five elements within their body, and thus to promote good health, vitality, and longevity, and to prevent or treat various health problems, diseases, and conditions that could arise from an imbalance or disharmony of these five elements within the body.

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  1. absorption coefficient: A measure of the ability of a material or substance to absorb or adsorb energy, such as electromagnetic radiation, heat, or sound, from its environment. The absorption coefficient is usually expressed as a dimensionless quantity, with units of inverse length (e.g., m^-1, cm^-1, or μm^-1)) or inverse area (e.g., m^-2, cm^-2, or μm^-2^)), depending on the nature of the energy being absorbed and the units in which the absorption coefficient is measured. The absorption coefficient is an important parameter in various fields of science and engineering, including optics, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, materials science, environmental science, and more, as it provides valuable information about the properties and behavior of materials and substances under different conditions and environments.

Culture
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[{"term"=>"absorption art", "description"=>"A genre of contemporary art characterized by the use of various mediums to create artworks that physically absorb substances, such as water, oil, or other liquids or powders. This type of art is often referred to as 'absorption art' or 'absorptive art'. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique and intriguing aesthetic qualities and the interactive and sensory experiences it offers to viewers."}, {"term"=>"absorption literature", "description"=>"A genre of contemporary literature characterized by the use of various narrative techniques to create stories that physically absorb or integrate elements of reality, such as historical facts, cultural traditions, personal experiences, or other real-world phenomena. This type of literature is often referred to as 'absorption literature' or 'absorptive literature'. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique and intriguing aesthetic qualities and the interactive and sensory experiences it offers to readers."}]

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