Absorption
/əbˈzɔːrpʃn/noun
The process of a liquid, gas, or other substance getting inside a solid or porous material.
She measured the absorption of water by the soil in the plant pot
Often appears as...
- water absorption
- absorption rate
Usage tips
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Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Presence
Absorption here implies a physical process, involving direct contact between materials.
The laboratory experiment demonstrated the absorption of oil into the sponge.
Pro Tip 2/3Porous Materials
When discussing absorption, think of materials like sponge, not solid objects like metal.
Cotton has a high absorption capacity for sweat.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Instantaneous
Absorption describes a gradual process - it takes time for substances to be absorbed.
If you water plants too quickly, the soil cannot complete absorption, and water runs off.
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