Meaning & use
absorption
The process of taking in or soaking up a substance, or the state of being completely focused on something.
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The pill is designed for rapid absorption into the bloodstream.
His absorption in the novel was so complete that he didn't hear the phone ring.
A note on using this word
Absorption covers both a physical or chemical process, such as light or nutrients, and a mental state of deep concentration; context clarifies which is meant.
Words with a similar meaning
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