absorption (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /əbˈzɔːrbʃən/
Definition
The process or action of absorbing something, such as a liquid, gas, or energy, or the state of being absorbed.
Examples
The absorption of nutrients happens in the small intestine.
The material has a high rate of sound absorption.
The plant's absorption of carbon dioxide is vital for photosynthesis.
How to Use absorption
- absorption of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates what is being absorbed. — "The absorption of water by the roots is essential for plant survival."
- rate of absorption (collocation)
- The speed at which something is absorbed. — "We measured the rate of absorption of the chemical into the soil."
- high absorption (collocation)
- A significant amount or speed of absorption. — "This fabric has high absorption, making it ideal for towels."
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