absorption
14 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #34,633
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ʌbzˈɔːɹpʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural absorptions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the mental state of being preoccupied by something
complete attention
the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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