absorption

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Synonyms: adsorption, absorbtion, absolution, absumption, abortion, absorptive, oosorption, resorption, sorption, reabsorption, desorption

Antonyms: adsorption, absorbtion, absolution, absumption, abortion, absorptive, oosorption, resorption, sorption, reabsorption, desorption

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Noun

1. The act or process of [[absorbing]] or of being [[absorbed]] as,
2. Entire [[engrossment]] or occupation of the mind. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 19^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
3. Mental assimilation. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 20^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
4. {{lb|en|electrical engineering}} The retaining of electrical energy for a short time after it has been introduced to the [[dielectric]].

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