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absorption

4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. absorption (noun)
  2. absorption coefficient (noun)
  3. absorption spectrum (noun)
  4. coefficient of absorption (noun)

ab·sorp·tion

noun \əb-ˈsȯrp-shən, -ˈzȯrp-\

Definition of ABSORPTION

1
: the process of absorbing or of being absorbed <absorption of nourishment in the small intestine>—compare adsorption
2
: interception of radiant energy or sound waves

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