Main Entry:

ab·sorp·tion

Pronunciation:

\əb-ˈsȯrp-shən, -ˈzȯrp-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French & Latin; French, from Latin absorption-, absorptio, from absorbēre

Date:

1741

1 a: the process of absorbing or of being absorbed — compare adsorption b: interception of radiant energy or sound waves2: entire occupation of the mind <absorption in his work>

— ab·sorp·tive \-tiv\ adjective