absorption

Meanings

• verb

  The act of taking in and absorbing nutrients, substances, or information.

  - "The plant absorbs water and nutrients through its roots."
  - "I absorbed all the information from the textbook in one sitting."
  - "The sponge absorbs water easily."

• noun

  The ability of a material to take in and hold a substance.

  - "The clay has good absorption properties."
  - "The paint needs time to absorb into the canvas."
  - "The soil has poor absorption capacity."

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Pronunciation

1. /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with absorption
adsorption , consolation , infusion , prestidigitation

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Variants

List of all variants of absorption that leads to same result
absorption , absorptions , absorptive , absorption band , absorption bands , absorption line , absorption lines , absorption spectra , absorption spectrum , absorption spectrums , self-absorption , self-absorptions

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Etymology

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From Old French absorber, from absorbe, from ad- 'to' + sorbe 'that which is sucked up'.

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Trivia

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1. Absorption is a key process in photosynthesis, where plants absorb carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose.

2. The human body absorbs most nutrients in the small intestine.

3. Some materials, such as asbestos, can absorb large amounts of water and become dangerous when wet.

4. Absorption is an important concept in chemistry, where it refers to the process by which a substance takes in another substance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adsorption: A process in which atoms, ions, or molecules adhere to a surface.

2. Osmosis: The process by which a solvent moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration through a semipermeable membrane.

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Culture

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Absorption has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with learning and personal growth. In art, absorption can be depicted as a process of taking in new experiences or emotions. In music, absorption can refer to the act of becoming fully immersed in a piece.

How to Memorize "absorption"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a plant absorbing water and nutrients through its roots.
   - Imagine a sponge soaking up water.
   - Think about how you absorb information through reading or listening.

2. associate
   

   - Associate absorption with the act of taking in nutrients or information.
   - Connect absorption with the idea of becoming fully immersed in something.
   - Think of absorption as the process by which a material takes in a substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ABSORB to remember the definition of absorption: Absorption is the act of taking in and retaining.
   - Create a mental image of a sponge absorbing water to help remember the concept.
   - Create a mnemonic sentence that relates absorption to the definitions and examples.

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