absorption
Pronunciation: [əbˈzɔːrpʃən]
Word
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.
Example
The absorption of water by the plant's roots helps it grow.
Example
The absorption of the oil by the paper did not happen as expected.
Example
How does the absorption of sunlight help plants?
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