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absorption

UK
/əbˈzɔːpʃən/
US
/əbˈzɔr(p)ʃən/
absorptionnoun
absorptions
pl
Translations
absorptionSens physique et général.
The absorption of water by a sponge is a common household phenomenon.
L'absorption de l'eau par une éponge est un phénomène courant dans la vie quotidienne.
absorptionSens d'immersion ou de concentration profonde.
His absorption in the novel was so complete that he didn't hear the phone ring.
Son absorption dans le roman était si totale qu'il n'a pas entendu le téléphone sonner.
assimilationSens intellectuel ou cognitif.
Her absorption of the new material was impressive, as she quickly understood the complex concepts.
Son assimilation des nouvelles notions était impressionnante, car elle a rapidement compris les concepts complexes.
Additional translations
imputationComptabilité.
Definitions
The process by which one substance takes in or absorbs another substance.
The absorption of water by a sponge is a common household phenomenon.
The process of assimilating or incorporating something, such as information or ideas.
Her absorption of the new material was impressive, as she quickly understood the complex concepts.
The state of being deeply engaged or involved in something.
His absorption in the novel was so complete that he didn't hear the phone ring.
The reduction in intensity of sound, light, or other waves as they pass through a medium or reflect off a surface.
The absorption of sound by the thick curtains helped to reduce the noise in the room.
In accounting, the inclusion of all manufacturing costs in the cost of a product (absorption costing).
Under absorption, all overhead is assigned to the units produced.
Synonyms
intake
embrace
swallowing
engulfment
consumption
suction
ingestion
assimilation
absorptionadjective
UK
/əbˈzɔːpʃən/
US
/əbˈzɔr(p)ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., absorption rate).
Translations
d'absorptionAdjectif relationnel devant un nom.
The absorption capacity of the material was tested.
La capacité d'absorption du matériau a été testée.
Definitions
Relating to, or involving absorption; used before another noun.
The absorption capacity of the material was tested.
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