Antonyms for absorption
æbˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp-ab·sorp·tion

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1. • Attention
   • Cognitive State
   • Natural Process
   • Organic Process
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1. absorption, soaking upnoun

   (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

   Synonyms:
   preoccupancy, assimilation, concentration, engrossment, preoccupation, immersion, soaking up

2. absorptionnoun

   (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium

   "the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules"

   Synonyms:
   engrossment, preoccupancy, soaking up, preoccupation, assimilation, concentration, immersion

3. assimilation, absorptionnoun

   the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another

   Synonyms:
   preoccupancy, assimilation, concentration, engrossment, acculturation, preoccupation, immersion, soaking up

4. assimilation, absorptionnoun

   the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion

   Synonyms:
   preoccupancy, assimilation, concentration, engrossment, acculturation, preoccupation, immersion, soaking up

5. concentration, engrossment, absorption, immersionnoun

   complete attention; intense mental effort

   Synonyms:
   immersion, dousing, submersion, submerging, ingress, assiduousness, preoccupancy, soaking up, ducking, assiduity, denseness, preoccupation, compactness, concentration, engrossment, intentness, assimilation, tightness, density, submergence

6. preoccupation, preoccupancy, absorption, engrossmentnoun

   the mental state of being preoccupied by something

   Synonyms:
   preoccupancy, assimilation, concentration, engrossment, intentness, preoccupation, immersion, soaking up

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1. absorptionnoun

   Synonyms:
   imbibition, engrossment

   Associated words:
   sorbefacient

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1. absorption

   Synonyms:
   Histology Direct staining,, Immunology Agglutinin absorption

How to use absorption in a sentence?

1. Lawrence Kileo:

   When the forest is logged or burned, not only does carbon absorption stop but the carbon stored in trees and other vegetation is released into the atmosphere, increasing the amount of climate-changing gases.

2. Margarita Rohr:

   Vitamin B12 deficiency can be caused by a poor diet, so aim to get more lean meat, fish, and dairy into your meals. But sometimes low levels are triggered by an absorption issue. If your diet is high in B12 but you shiver all the time, check in with your doctor for a vitamin B12 test. RELATED : 21 Important Facts About Vitamin B12 Deficiency You're a woman Find yourself in a constant battle with your spouse or male officemates for control of the thermostat ? Turns out that feeling cold really is a gendered condition. In general, women are better at conserving heat than men.

3. Kanade Shinkai:

   The concern is that we just dont know what the systemic [blood] absorption data mean.

4. Coco Peterson:

   Bluestone—an exceptionally hard limestone—has a low water absorption so it’s an ideal dining surface.

5. Kylie Ivanir:

   Sulforaphane extends the cellular lifespan and prevents neurodegeneration associated with the aging process. Sulforaphane can also be found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, but it is 10 times higher in broccoli sprouts, to get even more sulforaphane absorption, you can sprinkle some mustard powder on top.

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