absorption

noun
UK: /əbˈzɔːpʃən/
US: /əbˈsɔːrpʃən/

  1. The process of taking something in.

    1. Plants need water absorption. [ ] [ ]
    2. The absorption of nutrients is vital for body growth and development. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process or state of being very interested in something.

    1. Her absorption with the book was intense. [ ] [ ]
    2. His total absorption in the game meant he didn't notice me enter. [ ] [ ]

  3. The reduction of light or sound as it passes through something.

    1. Sound absorption helps quiet the room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The material's absorption of light makes it appear darker than it is. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "absorption" in English means: The process of taking something in., The process or state of being very interested in something., The reduction of light or sound as it passes through something..

The phonetic transcription of "absorption" is /əbˈzɔːpʃən/ in British English and /əbˈsɔːrpʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "absorption": "Plants need water absorption.". More examples on the page.