Dictionary Thesaurus Word Dynamo Quotes Reference Translator Spanish

absorption

[ab-sawrp-shuhn, -zawrp-]

Example Sentences

Absorption www.target.com/FreeShipping Find Absorption Online. Free Shipping $50 on 100,000 Items!

Absorption Definition Dictionary.com Find Definitions For Any Word.Get Your Free Dictionary.com Toolbar.

Ads

noun

the act of absorbing.

the state or process of being absorbed.

assimilation; incorporation: the absorption of small farms into one big one.

uptake of substances by a tissue, as of nutrients through the wall of the intestine.

a taking in or reception by molecular or chemical action, as of gases or liquids.

EXPAND

Physics. the removal of energy or particles from a beam by the medium through which the beam propagates.

complete attention or preoccupation; deep engrossment: absorption in one's work.

COLLAPSE

Origin:
1590–1600; < Latin absorptiōn- (stem of absorptiō), equivalent to absorpt(us), past participle of absorbēre to absorb + -iōn- -ion

Related forms

hy·per·ab·sorp·tion, noun

in·ter·ab·sorp·tion, noun

non·ab·sorp·tion, noun

o·ver·ab·sorp·tion, noun

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
Cite This Source

Link To absorption

:10

:09

:08

:07

:06

:05

:04

:03

:02

:01

Absorption is always a great word to know.

So is base unit. Does it mean:

one of the units, as mass, length, time, or electric current, taken as a basis for a system of units in the sciences

radiation consisting of electromagnetic waves, including radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays

LEARN MORE UNUSUAL WORDS WITH WORD DYNAMO...

Example Sentences

The absorption of non-heme iron often depends on the food balances in meals.

Ranting is not his style, rather an absorption with every aspect of the production to the exclusion of all other considerations.

Forefoot and rearfoot cushioning pads are durable cushioning, rebound and shock absorption.

EXPAND

The absorption of non-heme iron often depends on the food balances in meals.

Ranting is not his style, rather an absorption with every aspect of the production to the exclusion of all other considerations.

Forefoot and rearfoot cushioning pads are durable cushioning, rebound and shock absorption.

For absorption to occur, a pill must dissolve and disintegrate.

These are in direct contact with the soil and increase the surface area available for absorption of water and nutrients.

But in some mice, resveratrol inhibits the absorption of dietary iron, causing anemia.

Compounds in coffee and tea can affect iron absorption.

In fact, aiming at alliance not absorption was the key to our chance of success.

Spokes that spiral inward toward the hub are able to flex, providing shock absorption for the entire rover.

The energy required to move that much sea water though any kind of absorption device must be pretty large.

Within an hour, the bag was giving off noticeable heat- a byproduct of the absorption.

But until now the ocean's heat absorption had not been definitively demonstrated, and its magnitude had not been determined.

They also, however, slow the absorption of nutrients when a seed eventually finds soil that is good enough to grow in.

If your roof is dark-colored, consider having it painted white to minimize heat absorption.

Golden sunshine on his face, he flaps and spins his hands with absorption.

Fatty foods are better, because they slow the absorption of alcohol.

Antacids can interact with a number of drugs in the intestines by reducing their absorption.

Phytase breaks up the acid, liberating the phosphorus and helping micronutrient absorption.

Top-of-the-line shock absorption in heel and forefoot.

It has absorption bands within the solar spectrum and the earth spectrum.

Some would argue there is more energy absorption in composites than in aluminum structures.

Wait a minute to allow absorption into the mucosal tissues, and then spray again.

Moreover, it has done so more by invention than by absorption.

Going down the slopes you could feel the shock absorption.

The condition can trigger diarrhea and impede nutrient absorption.

Pre-safe uses inflatable metal structures within the body to increase impact absorption.

The intestines are responsible for the majority of fluid absorption.

Their carbon absorption is exactly matched by that released from decomposition of dead leaves etc.

The black fabric covering enhances solar absorption while protecting your produce from direct sunlight.

Thus, they work only through absorption of the photons, and can only exert force aligned with the incident light direction.

It is essential for the absorption of calcium from the intestines and for normal bone growth.

Actually, applying an iodine solution to your skin will result in iodine absorption.

Now more fiber means bigger stools, but not less absorption.

The absorption rate depends on the amount and type of food in your stomach.

Antacids can reduce the absorption of a number of drugs.

Phosphorus levels will be low if you have absorption problems, and high if you have kidney failure.

Fiber and common daily supplements, such as calcium, may interfere with thyroxine absorption.

Certain medications, including antacids, can reduce iron absorption.

The project was intended to use that absorption to gauge possible health problems caused by atomic tests.

And for years, scientists have suspected that soda's caffeine, phosphorus and carbonation may interfere with calcium absorption.

Another is the addition of chemicals called sterols to margarines to impede the absorption of cholesterol.

The tumor is covered in microscopic hairlike structures called microvilli, which enable absorption and secretion.

Readers expressed concern about the possible leaching of chemicals into the soil and absorption by the plants.

Some people contend the artificial sweeteners in diet soda speed the absorption of alcohol.

Measurements at some of the buildings still bearing stucco suggest it may have changed the absorption and reflection of sounds.

The thing to be aware of is not absorption by crops, but rather the presence of cadmium particles on the soil or plants.

When it comes to healthy absorption of nutrients, taste matters.

The following foods and cooking methods can enhance absorption of iron:.

Their genes are being tweaked to increase the plants' drought-resistance and improve their absorption of nitrogen.

Whole grain foods leavened with yeast have less phytate, which can inhibit the absorption of calcium, iron and zinc.

Agency officials say new uses could increase people's exposure through skin absorption or inhalation.

Higher pressures mean more absorption and consequently, more heat.

The heel provides shock absorption and allows a more natural walking motion.

Diets high in animal protein, sodium, or caffeine may also interfere with calcium absorption.

Gravitational red shift wavelength dilation proves gravity is produced by the absorption of time by matter.

Alli blocks the absorption of fat but has some unpleasant side effects.

Lithium concentration in sea water was determined without prior chemical separation by the use of atomic absorption spectrometry.

He said one important characteristic of the device is that the absorption could be turned on or off.

There, they affect metabolism and the absorption of nutrients.

Take calcium with food or milk to improve absorption.

The problem with current solar cells is not so much absorption of available light as it is the transport of generated current.

Farrell danced with an astonishing degree of absorption and authority.

The best medicineis to fill my brains' receptors' with something less potent to avoid absorption iceman.

The father is silently shaken, yet moved with a curiosity of a seemingly callous nature because of his absorption as a novelist.

Unquestionably carbon dioxide absorption in an area decreases during times of stress, for instance during drought or freeze.

Tiny particles of sulfur-laden soot penetrate deep into residents' lungs, interfering with the absorption of oxygen.

The bacteria are necessary for proper digestion and nutrient absorption.

There was the unbending intensity and the total absorption in his work.

Perhaps a better way to tackle this would be to use solar thermal panels to power absorption cycle air conditioning.

If you want inebriation without the moderating effect of the digestive system or absorption by food.

True, nutritionists prefer brown rice because the high fiber content slows down the carbohydrate absorption rate.

Also, some researchers have shown that soymilk can inhibit the body's absorption of protein and minerals in some.

Such states can occur in oxygen metabolism, and can be detected by their absorption of microwaves.

For one thing, once an atom begins to become unstable, it's absorption of the required energy speeds.

We have simply more or less carefully noted experiences with different degrees of concentration and absorption.

Another substance called goitrogens which suppress thyroid function and phytates which block the absorption of some minerals.

COLLAPSE

Collins

World English Dictionary

absorption (əbˈsɔːpʃən, -ˈzɔːp-)

—n
1.	the process of absorbing or the state of being absorbed
2.	physiol
	a. normal assimilation by the tissues of the products of digestion
	b. the passage of a gas, fluid, drug, etc, through the mucous membranes or skin
3.	physics a reduction of the intensity of any form of radiated energy as a result of energy conversion in a medium, such as the conversion of sound energy into heat
4.	immunol the process of removing superfluous antibodies or antigens from a mixture using a reagent

[C16: from Latin absorptiōn-, from absorbēre to absorb]

ab'sorptive

—*adj*

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
Cite This Source

American Heritage

Medical Dictionary

absorption ab·sorp·tion (əb-sôrp'shən, -zôrp'-)
n.
The taking in or incorporation of something, such as a gas, a liquid, light, or heat.

American Heritage

Science Dictionary

absorption

(əb-sôrp'shən) Pronunciation Key

Biology The movement of a substance, such as a liquid or solute, across a cell membrane by means of diffusion or osmosis.
Chemistry The process by which one substance, such as a solid or liquid, takes up another substance, such as a liquid or gas, through minute pores or spaces between its molecules. A paper towel takes up water, and water takes up carbon dioxide, by absorption. Compare adsorption.
Physics The taking up and storing of energy, such as radiation, light, or sound, without it being reflected or transmitted. During absorption, the energy may change from one form into another. When radiation strikes the electrons in an atom, the electrons move to a higher orbit or state of excitement by absorption of the radiation's energy.

Word Dynamo By Dictionary.com

Searching for absorption?
How many words do you actually know?

FIND OUT

absorptance absorptiometer absorption coefficient absorption dynamometer absorption hygrometer absorption nebula

Matching Quote

"Conscience is the moralized form of self-absorption."

-Mason Cooley

Partners:Word Bloglines Citysearch The Daily Beast Ask Answers Ask Kids Life123 Sendori Thesaurus

About Privacy Policy Terms of Use API Careers Advertise with Us Contact Us Help