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Absorption
01
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
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(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
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the mental state of being preoccupied by something
04
complete attention; intense mental effort
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the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
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the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
Example
Intestinal insufficiency compromises nutrient absorption in the digestive system.
Malabsorption affects nutrient absorption in the intestines.
Rapid absorption of monosaccharides provides quick energy.
Absorption primarily occurs in the small intestine, a vital component of the digestive system, where nutrients enter the bloodstream.
The pain reliever is typically ingested orally for quick absorption.
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