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Noun
/əbˈzôrpSHən/,/-ˈsôrp-/,
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absorptions, plural;
  1. The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another
    • - East Germany's absorption into West Germany
    • - shock absorption
  2. The process or action by which neutrons are absorbed by the nucleus

  3. The fact or state of being engrossed in something
    • - her absorption in the problems of the Third World
  1. (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
  2. (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium; "the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules"
  3. assimilation: the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
  4. assimilation: the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
  5. concentration: complete attention; intense mental effort
  6. preoccupation: the mental state of being preoccupied by something
  7. Sorption refers to the action of absorption or adsorption: * Absorption is the incorporation of a substance in one state into another of a different state (e.g. liquids being absorbed by a solid or gases being absorbed by a liquid). ...
  8. Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breaking down of food into smaller components that can be absorbed into a blood stream, for instance. Digestion is a form of catabolism: a break-down of larger food molecules to smaller ones.
  9. Absorption is the total demand for all final marketed goods and services by all economic agents resident in an economy, regardless of the origin of the goods and services themselves. ...
  10. In physics, absorption of electromagnetic radiation is the way by which the energy of a photon is taken up by matter, typically the electrons of an atom. Thus, the electromagnetic energy is transformed to other forms of energy for example, to heat. ...
  11. In pharmacology (and more specifically pharmacokinetics), absorption is the movement of a drug into the bloodstream.
  12. Skin absorption is a route by which substances can enter the body through the skin. Along with inhalation, ingestion and injection, dermal absorption is a route of exposure for toxic substances and route of administration for medication. ...
  13. The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything; The act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear; An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action; In living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues ...
  14. (absorbed) fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed; taken in by a body without reflection; taken by through the pores of a surface
  15. (absorbing) Engrossing; allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it
  16. (Absorbed) An issue is absorbed when it has been entirely sold to the public.
  17. (Absorbed) Taken in or soaked up.
  18. (Absorbed) The encorporation of a compound in solution within a mineral structure.
  19. (Absorbed) Used in context of general equities. Securities are "absorbed" as long as there are corresponding orders to buy and sell. The market has reached the absorption point when further assimilation is impossible without an adjustment in price. See: Sell the book.
  20. (absorbed) A feature, sketch, or annotation that is contained in another item (usually a feature) in the FeatureManager design tree. Examples are the profile sketch and profile path in a base-sweep, or a cosmetic thread annotation in a hole.
  21. (absorbed) to take full attention or interest of
  22. (Absorbing) The assimilation of one substance to another in which the identity of the substance taken in is transformed or lost.
  23. Absorbing a risk may at first seem counter to the aims of the Business Continuity plan. But there are instances when it simply is not worth the money to protect a resource. Put in terms most planners can understand: you have a car worth $2,000. ...
  24. The process by which the products of digestion are transferred into the body's internal environment, enabling them to reach the cells.
  25. The rate, expressed as a percentage, at which available space in the marketplace is leased during a predetermined period of time. Also referred to as "Market Absorption".