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absorption

/əbˈzɔːpʃən/

/əbˈzɔr(p)ʃən/

absorptionnoun

absorptions

Translations

The absorption of nutrients is essential for health.

Поглощение питательных веществ необходимо для здоровья.

The absorption of new information can be challenging.

Усвоение новой информации может быть сложным.

The absorption of water by the sponge was impressive.

Впитывание воды губкой было впечатляющим.

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

absorptionadjective

/əbˈzɔːpʃən/

/əbˈzɔr(p)ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., absorption rate).

Definitions

Relating to, or involving absorption; used before another noun.

The absorption capacity of the material was tested.