ABSORPTIONS
Noun
absorptions
plural of absorption
Anagrams
• saprobionts
Source: Wiktionary
ABSORPTION
Ab*sorp"tion, n. Etym: [L. absorptio, fr. absorbere. See Absorb.]
1. The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything, or of
being absorbed and made to disappear; as, the absorption of bodies in
a whirlpool, the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger.
2. (Chem. & Physics)
Definition: An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action; as,
the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.
3. (Physiol.)
Definition: In living organisms, the process by which the materials of
growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and
organs.
4. Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind; as, absorption in
some employment.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition