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absorption

[ab-sawrp-shuhn, -zawrp-] / æbˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp- /
NOUN
assimilation, incorporation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consumption digestion intake penetration retention saturation
STRONG
exhaustion fusion imbibing impregnation ingestion inhalation osmosis reception suction
WEAK
drinking in soaking up taking in uptake
Antonyms
WEAK
boredom distraction
NOUN
total attention toward something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
concentration
STRONG
captivation engagement engrossment enthrallment fascination hang-up holding immersion intentness involvement occupation preoccupation
WEAK
raptness
Antonyms
STRONG
surrender
WEAK
boredom distraction

Example Sentences

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They recreated stomach conditions to estimate how much lead could become available for absorption.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Imaging techniques showed that the antibiotics mainly accumulated in the plant's roots, suggesting that root absorption and filtration play a key role.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Porkalob has the storyteller’s gift of total absorption.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

However, builders will need to account for hempcrete's higher water absorption and lower strength, compared to concrete.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Bailey came out of his absorption and went to wash his hands.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou