-
the
mental
state
of
being
preoccupied
by
something
-
(
chemistry)
a
process
in
which
one
substance
permeates
another;
a
fluid
permeates
or
is
dissolved
by
a
liquid
or
solid
-
(
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"
-
The
act
or
process
of
absorbing
or
sucking
in
anything,
or
of
being
absorbed
and
made
to
disappear;
as,
the
absorption
of
bodies
in
a
whirlpool,
the
absorption
of
a
smaller
tribe
into
a
larger.
-
An
imbibing
or
reception
by
molecular
or
chemical
action;
as,
the
absorption
of
light,
heat,
electricity,
etc.
-
In
living
organisms,
the
process
by
which
the
materials
of
growth
and
nutrition
are
absorbed
and
conveyed
to
the
tissues
and
organs.
-
Entire
engrossment
or
occupation
of
the
mind;
as,
absorption
in
some
employment.
-
The
process
or
act
of
taking
in,
imbibing,
or
swal
owing
up;
the
mental
state
of
being
entirely
occupied
with.
-
The
act
of
absorbing:
entire
occupation
of
mind.
-
The
act
of
absorbing;
the
condition
of
being
absorbed.
-
The
act
of
absorbing;
the
state
of
being
absorbed;
entire
occupation
of
mind.
Taking
up
of
matter
by
the
absorbent
vessels.
The
conversion
of
a
gaseous
fluid
into
a
liquid
or
solid
by
union
with
another
substance.
-
The
intussusception
of
fluid
by
living
cells
or
tissues;
the
passage
of
nutritive
material
through
living
cells.
-
Absorptive.
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