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Absorption is defined as the process when one thing becomes part of another thing, or the process of something soaking, 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.

The definition of 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

noun

an absorbing or being absorbed
the fact or state of being much interested or engrossed
Biol. the passing of nutrient material, medication, etc. into or through tissues, as the intestinal walls, the blood, etc.
Physics
1. a taking in and not reflecting, as of radiant energy
2. partial loss in energy of light, radio waves, etc. passing through a medium

Origin: L absorptio < absorbere: see absorb

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