absorption

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əbˈzɔ:p.ʃən/
• SAMPA: /@b"zO:p.S@n/

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Noun

Singular absorption

Plural absorptions

1. Taking in a gas or liquid through very small holes.

   Good water absorption properties make sponges useful for soaking up water.

2. A state of being completely occupied by something.

   Sam's absorption in his book made him forget to eat dinner.

See also

• absorb