Synonyms of ABSORPTIONS

noun

1. (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

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   Also: soaking up.

2. (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium

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3. the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another

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   • ABSORPTION14

4. the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion

   • ASSIMILATION14
   • ABSORPTION14

5. complete attention; intense mental effort

   • CONCENTRATION17
   • ENGROSSMENT14
   • ABSORPTION14
   • IMMERSION13

6. the mental state of being preoccupied by something

   • PREOCCUPATION21
   • PREOCCUPANCY25
   • ABSORPTION14
   • ENGROSSMENT14