absorb

ab·sorb

vt \əb-ˈsȯ(ə)rb, -ˈzȯ(ə)rb\

Definition of ABSORB

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