absorption

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel une substance en absorbe ou en retient une autre, ou l'état d'être complètement captivé ou plongé dans quelque chose.

A noun referring to the process by which one substance takes in or soaks up another, or the state of being fully engaged or preoccupied.

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1. Chemical permeationB2formalscientific

   A process in chemistry where one substance penetrates another, such as a fluid being dissolved by a liquid or solid.

   absorption (chimique)

   • The absorption of carbon dioxide into water is a key chemical process.
   • Scientists studied the absorption of the dye into the fabric.
   • The rate of absorption depends on the temperature and pressure.

   Synonymesimbibitionpermeationsorptionuptake

2. Energy retentionB2formalscientific

   In physics, the process where incoming radiated energy is taken in by a medium rather than being reflected or transmitted.

   Absorption (physique)

   • The absorption of sunlight by solar panels generates electricity.
   • Dark surfaces have high absorption of heat radiation.
   • The material's absorption spectrum was measured in the lab.

   Antonymesemissionreflectiontransmission

3. Cultural integrationB2formal

   The social process where one cultural group becomes integrated into another, often leading to harmony.

   Intégration culturelle

   • The absorption of immigrant communities into the local culture took several generations.
   • Cultural absorption can lead to a rich blend of traditions.
   • Historians study the absorption of minority groups into larger societies.

   Synonymesacculturationamalgamationassimilationblendingincorporationintegrationmerging

   Antonymesexclusionisolationsegregationseparation

4. Nutrient uptakeB1formalmedical

   The process by which the body takes in nutrients from food after digestion.

   absorption des nutriments

   • Proper absorption of vitamins is essential for good health.
   • The small intestine is responsible for nutrient absorption.
   • Certain medications can affect the absorption of iron.

   Synonymesassimilationuptake

5. Deep concentrationB2formal

   Complete attention or intense mental effort focused on a single activity.

   Absorption (concentration profonde)

   • She read the book with total absorption, ignoring all distractions.
   • His absorption in the puzzle made him lose track of time.
   • The artist painted with deep absorption for hours.

   Synonymesconcentrationengrossmentimmersionintentnesspreoccupation

   Antonymesabsentmindednessdistractioninattention

6. Mental preoccupationB2formal

   A mental state where one is completely occupied or engrossed by a thought or idea.

   Absorption (préoccupation mentale)

   • His absorption in the problem prevented him from hearing the phone ring.
   • She was in a state of absorption, thinking about the upcoming trip.
   • The child's absorption in the story was evident from his wide eyes.

   Synonymesconcentrationengrossmentfocusimmersionpreoccupation

   Antonymesabsentmindednessdistractioninattention