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