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absorption

Noun B1 – Intermediate

The process of a substance taking in or soaking up another substance, or the state of being completely focused on something.

"The pill is designed for slow absorption into the bloodstream."

"Absorption" is used in both chemistry, for liquids and light, and psychology, for deep concentration.

Synonyms

uptake