Definizione monolingua

absorption

absorption (plural absorptions)

1. The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything.
2. The act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear.

   the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool

   the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger

3. (chemistry, physics) An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action.

   the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.

4. (physiology) In living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs.
5. Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.

   absorption in some employment

Definizione dizionario absorption

	assorbimento
	The taking in of fluids or other substances by cells or tissues.

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Altri significati:

act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear

physiology: process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed

absorption (in something)

The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything.

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

The act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear.

chemistry, physics: imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action

act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything

entire occupation of the mind

Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.

The process in which radiant energy is retained by a substance.

(chemistry, physics) An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action.