absorption
Pronunciation: [əbˈzɔːrpʃən]
Context: "science"
(noun) the process of taking in something, like liquids or energy. It happens when something soaks up water or a sponge takes in liquid.
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The absorption of water by the plant's roots helps it grow.
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The absorption of the oil by the paper did not happen as expected.
Example
How does the absorption of sunlight help plants?
Context: "learning"
(noun) the process of understanding or learning new information. It is when you take in knowledge during a class or while studying.
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Her absorption of the information in class showed when she got a high score on the test.
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His lack of absorption of the lessons made it hard for him to keep up.
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How can we improve our absorption of new ideas during lessons?
Context: "physics"
(noun) the way energy, like sound or light, is taken in by a material instead of bouncing back. It helps us understand how different materials react to energy.
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The absorption of sound by the soft carpet makes the room quieter.
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The metal showed little absorption of heat, staying cool even in the sun.
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What kind of materials have better absorption of light?