Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absorption
noun
/əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
Definition
The process of taking in or soaking up a substance or energy.
Examples
- The sponge showed remarkable absorption of water.
- The absorption of sound by the new acoustical panels greatly improved the room’s clarity.
- Plants rely on the absorption of sunlight for photosynthesis.
Meaning
Absorption refers to the action of absorbing something, whether it’s a physical substance like a liquid or energy like heat.
Synonyms
- soaking up
- assimilation
- uptake
- ingestion
