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Absorb - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Adsorb, Arrest, Assimilate, Blot, Catch, Charm, Concern

Absorption has a number of meanings:

  • In physics absorption is a process in which particles of some sort encounter another material and are taken up by or even disappear in it. Specifically, it can refer to:
  • Volume absorption of particles of gas or liquid in liquid or solid material is studied in chemistry.
  • In optics absorption refers to the absorption of photons by a material.
  • In acoustics absorption refers to the absorption of sound waves by a material.

Example Usage of Absorb

flowerdust: Third meeting at my neighborhood Starbucks in 36 hours...I am beginning to permanently Absorb the smell of roasted coffee in my pores.
concord56: @carmensoo Good mornin' NYC!nice to know you're in the land of oppurtunity! Absorb everything while you are there,get warm always,got the
lauren_lovebug: If the skin could Absorb calories Id have to starve for a week judging by the smell of this Cocoa Butter Formula Oil. YUM =D
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