Synonyms for Absorption
æbˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp-ab·sorp·tion

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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, absorption, 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, absorption, acculturation, preoccupation, immersion, soaking up

4. assimilation, absorptionnoun

   the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion

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

5. concentration, engrossment, absorption, immersionnoun

   complete attention; intense mental effort

   Synonyms:
   immersion, dousing, submersion, absorption, 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, absorption, preoccupation, immersion, soaking up

Matched Categories

1. • Attention
   • Cognitive State
   • Natural Process
   • Organic Process
   • Physics
   • Social Process

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1. absorptionnoun

   Synonyms:
   absorbing

2. absorptionnoun

   Synonyms:
   engrossment, occupation, engagement, immersion

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1. absorptionnoun

   Synonyms:
   imbibition, engrossment

   Associated words:
   sorbefacient

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1. List of paraphrases for "absorption":

   uptake, absorptive, intake, absorbance, absorbency, dissipation, adsorption, take-up, removals, assimilation, takeover, removal

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. absorption

   Synonyms:
   Histology Direct staining,, Immunology Agglutinin absorption

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1. Kanade Shinkai:

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

2. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

   Extremist Islamic terrorism has struck Europe again, this time in Denmark, we are preparing and calling for the absorption of mass immigration from Europe. To the Jews of Europe and to the Jews of the world I say that Israel is waiting for you with open arms.

3. Cynthia Sass:

   Vitamin C gives non-heme iron a sizable boost, upping its absorption by six times, so pair beans with foods like bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, and citrus.

4. 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.

5. 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.