absorption

noun9

1. •
   The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,

   • The sponge showed remarkable absorption of water.
   • Plants rely on the absorption of sunlight for photosynthesis.
2. •
   assimilation; incorporation.

   • the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool
3. •
   the imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action, of radiant energy; the process of being neutrons being absorbed by the nucleus; interception.

   • the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.
4. •
   The process in which incident radiant energy is retained by a substance (such as an air mass) by conversion to some other form of energy (such as heat).
5. •
   in living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs; taking in by various means, such as by osmosis.
6. •
   Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.

   • A complete absorption testified their breathless interest. — 1934
7. •
   Mental assimilation.
8. •
   The retaining of electrical energy for a short time after it has been introduced to the dielectric.
9. •
   (no longer used) engulfing; swallowing up, as of bodies or land.