ABSORPTIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Absorptions.
Absorptions - as a noun
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soaking upHypernyms (Closely Related)
sorption10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
Example: "The absorption of photons by atoms or molecules"
The social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assimilation14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assimilation14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
biological processorganic processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Complete attention; intense mental effort
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concentration17engrossment14immersion13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attention9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The mental state of being preoccupied by something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engrossment14preoccupancy25preoccupation21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive statestate of mindHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The absorbance values of different solutions were used to calculate their absorptions."
"The absorptions of the samples were measured using a spectrophotometer."
"The absorptions of the chemicals in the reaction were recorded over a period of time."
"The graph showed the wavelength dependence of the absorptions."
"The absorptions of light by the pigment molecules were studied."
Word Game Points
Is ABSORPTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, absorptions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABSORPTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is ABSORPTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, absorptions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABSORPTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is ABSORPTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, absorptions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABSORPTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
