Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absorb-energy
verb
/əbˈzɔrb ˈɛnərdʒi/
Definition
To take in and retain energy from an external source.
Examples
- Plants absorb energy from sunlight through the process of photosynthesis.
- When you exercise, your muscles absorb energy that helps fuel your movements.
Meaning
Absorb energy refers to the process by which a substance or system takes in energy in various forms, such as light or heat, and maintains that energy within its structure or system.
Synonyms
- take in
- retain energy
- draw in
