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Absorption

🔄 Synonyms of "Absorption"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
assimilationnoun	The act of assimilating or the state of being assimilated.
preoccupationnoun	The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
concentrationnoun	The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.
engrossmentnoun	(uncountable) The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation.
preoccupancynoun	The act of taking possession before another.
soaking upnoun	(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Absorption"

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Word	Definition
engrossmentnoun	(uncountable) The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation.
preoccupationnoun	The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
concentrationnoun	The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.
assimilationnoun	The act of assimilating or the state of being assimilated.
preoccupancynoun	The act of taking possession before another.
soaking upnoun	(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
ingestionnoun	The process of ingesting, or consuming something orally, whether it be food, drink, medicine, or other substance. It is usually referred to as the first step of digestion.
consumptionnoun	The act of eating, drinking or using.
washnoun	The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.
influxnoun	A flow inward or into something; a coming in.
penetrationnoun	The act of penetrating something.
absorbencynoun	The quality of being absorbent.
sinknoun	A basin used for holding water for washing.
sorptionnoun	(sciences) Either of the processes of absorption and adsorption; sorbing.
absorbernoun	Something that absorbs.
dissipationnoun	The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.
loadnoun	A burden; a weight to be carried.
adsorptionnoun	The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.
extractionnoun	The act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.
accommodationnoun	(chiefly British, usually a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or prisoners, etc.