Meaning of Absorption

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Absorption

1. 1
   n.

   The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything, or of being absorbed and made to disappear; as, the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool, the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger.

2. 2
   n.

   An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action; as, the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.

3. 3
   n.

   In living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs.

4. 4
   n.

   Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind; as, absorption in some employment.

5. 5
   n.

   The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything, or of being absorbed and made to disappear; as, the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool, the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger.

6. 6
   n.

   An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action; as, the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.

7. 7
   n.

   In living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs.

8. 8
   n.

   Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind; as, absorption in some employment.