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absorption

/æbˈsɔːrpʃən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does absorption mean?

noun, verb

The process or fact of becoming one with something, or the act of taking something in or absorbing it. The act of taking in or absorbing something, such as light, heat, or a substance.

Example

"The plant's roots absorbed the water from the soil."

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