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absorption

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  1. adsorption            
 
ab.sorp.tion \*b-'so.rp-sh*n, -'zo.rp-\ \-'so.rp-tiv-\ n [F & L; F, fr L 
   absorption-, absorptio, fr. absorptus, pp. of] absorbe-re 1a: the process 
   of absorbing or being absorbed  1b: interception esp. of light or sound 
   waves  2: entire occupation of the mind  - ab.sorp.tive aj