absorption

IPA: ʌbzˈɔrpʃʌn

The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,
(obsolete) engulfing; swallowing up, as of bodies or land.
assimilation; incorporation.
(chemistry, physics) the imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action, of radiant energy; the process of being neutrons being absorbed by the nucleus; interception.
(meteorology) 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).
(physiology) 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.
Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.
Mental assimilation.
(electrical engineering) The retaining of electrical energy for a short time after it has been introduced to the dielectric.

Examples of "absorption" in Sentences

I think that calorie consumption rather than calorie absorption is the common understanding of “calories in.”
It is only when _absorption_ takes place that heat is thus produced: and heat is always a result of absorption.
Administration of substances that absorb toxins and further prevent their absorption is also useful in early cases.
We can assume that Alutsista problem was not caused by limited budget, but also because the budget's absorption is low.
Skin absorption is more likely to occur if you use highly concentrated formulas of DEET, if it is applied to broken or irritated skin; or with repeated applications.
Seemingly united around shared values of localism and diversity, one hates to think that behind the solidarity is a plan for the long-term absorption of all licenses outside the master ship.