Main Entry: ab·sorb

Pronunciation: \əb-ˈsȯ(ə)rb, -ˈzȯ(ə)rb\

Function: transitive verb

1 : to take up especially by capillary, osmotic, solvent, or chemical action <surgical sutures which can be absorbed by the body> <the blood in the lungs absorbs oxygen>
2 : to transform (radiant energy) into a different form usually with a resulting rise in temperature <chlorophyll reflects green light and absorbs the other colors of light>

—ab·sorb·able \əb-ˈsȯr-bə-bəl, -ˈzȯr-\ adjective

—ab·sorb·er noun