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absorption [Brit əbˈzɔːpʃ(ə)n, əbˈsɔːpʃ(ə)n, Am əbˈzɔrpʃ(ə)n, əbˈsɔrpʃ(ə)n] N

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1. absorption (of nutrients, liquid, minerals):

absorption lit

2. absorption fig:

absorption (of people)

absorption (of business, costs, profits)

3. absorption (of shock, impact):

absorption

amortissement m

4. absorption (in activity, book):

absorption

concentration f (in sur)

self-absorption N

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self-absorption

égocentrisme m

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fusion-absorption

absorption

absorption BOT, PHYSIOL

absorption

absorption

absorption

nombrilisme inf, pej

self-absorption

amortissement (de choc)

absorption

raie d'absorption PHYS

absorption line

Translations for absorption in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

absorption [əbˈsɔ:pʃn] N no pl

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1. absorption (absorbing):

absorption

2. absorption (deep thought):

absorption

concentration f

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Some factories have developed a special, low-viscosity, high-strength polyester resin to improve hardness, strength, and gloss and to reduce water absorption. en.wikipedia.org

At the focal point 2-photon absorption becomes significant, because it is a nonlinear process dependent on the square of the laser fluence. en.wikipedia.org

At this stage bodhisattvas enter into progressively deeper meditative absorptions and develop limitless powers with respect to magical formulas. en.wikipedia.org

Absorption is somewhat delayed and enhanced by food. en.wikipedia.org

Similarly, light, which consists of photons rather than electrons, suffer attenuation due to scattering and absorption. en.wikipedia.org

Dispersal would be as an aerosolized solid (primarily for inhalation) or as agent dissolved in one or more solvents for ingestion or percutaneous absorption. en.wikipedia.org

However, in the near-field region, absorption of radiation does affect the load on the transmitter. en.wikipedia.org

Absorption of a poison is necessary for systemic poisoning. en.wikipedia.org

Capsules can be designed to remain intact for some hours after ingestion in order to delay absorption. en.wikipedia.org

The epithelial tissue lining the digestive tract contains microvilli, greatly increasing the area available for absorption. en.wikipedia.org

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