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Absorption is the process when one thing becomes part of another thing or the process of something soaking in, either literally or figuratively. (noun)

An example of absorption is soaking up spilled milk with a paper towel.
An example of absorption is when you memorize all 50 states by reading your text book and looking at a map.

Absorption is the state of becoming engrossed after totally concentrating on something. (noun)

An example of absorption is being engrossed in your favorite TV show and not paying attention to anything else.

See absorption in Webster's New World College Dictionary