Absorb

Related Terms:

take hydrophilic absorption recoil pad root engross absorbing seize upon photovoltaic cell occlude blot unabsorbed preabsorb yuletide heat sink brightener suck up sorbability sorptivity photocatalyst bumper sop up disappear drink in brown cloud insuck defray imbibe tampon crumple zone swallowing nonabsorbent capacity selenophile bioabsorb nonabsorbing quilt absorbance sunscreen assimilate commune incorporate hydrophobic solvophobic include windowpaning sponge oildown carbon neutral ozone layer absorbtivity occupy platinum black soak adsorb lymecycline absorbed desorb absorbent flatness benevolent assimilation absorbedly commercial patch heat of reaction scintillation protocarnivorous superabsorbent rain garden inhaust spongiole epiblema absorbently metabolize resorb siderophage blackbody soak up reabsorb susceptor bioabsorbable transaction absorbs on uptake lacteals sanitary napkin subirrigation cushion deliquiate absorbably use up gobble up swallow absorbent ground enwrap overwhelm showerproof engage co opt devour take in radiant energy baralyme swelling soil bath mat absorptive immunoabsorbent separate reradiate fluoresce oligosorbent sanitary towel sorb read learn

Definitions:

Verb

absorb

Definition: become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"

absorb assimilate ingest take in

Definition: take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"

absorb take over

Definition: take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"

absorb suck imbibe soak up sop up suck up draw take in take up

Definition: take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"

absorb

Definition: cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"

absorb take in

Definition: suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter"

steep immerse engulf plunge engross absorb soak up

Definition: devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies"

absorb

Definition: assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"

absorb engross engage occupy

Definition: consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"

Definition: To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.