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ab·sorp·tion
 absorption
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- pronunciation:
 b
zorp
shn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of soaking up or absorbing.
A sponge is useful for the absorption of water. |
| definition 2: |
the state of having all of one's interest and attention taken up by one activity.
His absorption in the book was so complete that he forgot to eat. |
| related words: |
interest |
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| derivation: |
absorptive (adj.) |
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