absorption
noun
ab·sorp·tion
əb-ˈsȯrp-shən 
-ˈzȯrp-
1
a
: the process of absorbing something or of being absorbed
absorption of water
compare adsorption
b
: interception of radiant energy or sound waves
2
: entire occupation of the mind
his absorption in his work
Examples of absorption in a Sentence
forgot to return the phone call due to his absorption in setting up the new computer system
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Supports Heart Health The fiber in corn decreases the absorption of fat and cholesterol in the digestive tract.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways The best time to take zinc for maximum absorption is on an empty stomach, typically best achieved in the morning after a fasted sleep.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
In the second quarter, Xcel’s decision to move to RiNo accounted for the entirety of the negative 270,000 square feet of absorption.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Healthy soil also promotes better nutrient absorption, allowing your lawn to better withstand disease and weeds.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways The best time to take zinc for maximum absorption is on an empty stomach, typically best achieved in the morning after a fasted sleep.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
In the second quarter, Xcel’s decision to move to RiNo accounted for the entirety of the negative 270,000 square feet of absorption.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Healthy soil also promotes better nutrient absorption, allowing your lawn to better withstand disease and weeds.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absorption
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorption. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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absorption
noun
ab·sorp·tion
əb-ˈsȯrp-shən
-ˈzȯrp-
1
: the process of absorbing or being absorbed: as
a
: the passing of digested food through the wall of the intestines into the blood or lymph
b
: the stopping and taking in especially of radiant energy or sound waves
2
: entire occupation of the mind
Medical Definition
absorption
noun
ab·sorp·tion
əb-ˈsȯrp-shən, -ˈzȯrp-
1
: the process of absorbing or of being absorbed
absorption of nourishment in the small intestine
compare adsorption
2
: interception of radiant energy or sound waves
Legal Definition
absorption
noun
ab·sorp·tion
: the application to the states of rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution
while Powell [v. Alabama] was sometimes described as having absorbed the right to counsel, the Court there clearly limited any such absorption—W. R. LaFave and J. H. Israel
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