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absorption
absorption
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absorbance
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Noun
Noun
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(physics) A logarithmic
measure of the amount of light
that is absorbed when passing
# (obsolete) engulfing;
swallowing up, as of bodies or
land.
# assimilate; incorporation.
''the absorption of a
smaller tribe into a larger
the absorption of
bodies in a whirlpool
# (chemistry, physics) the
imbibing or reception by
molecular or chemical action,
of radiant energy; the process
of being neutrons being
absorbed by the nucleus;
interception.
the absorption of
light, heat, electricity,
etc.
# (physiology) in living
organisms, the process by which
the materials of growth and
nutrition are absorbed and
conveyed to the tissues and
organs; taking in by various
means, such as by osmosis.
Entire engrossment or
occupation of the mind.
absorption in some
employment
Mental assimilation.
(electrical engineering) The
retaining of electrical energy
for a short time after it has
been introduced to the
dielectric.
The taking on of by a
shipping company of special
charges by another without
price increase.
The natural lessening of
radio waves due to atmospheric
interference.
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