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absorption in Dutch

absorption in Dutch is absorptie, endosmose, incorporatie — absorption means the process of taking in and incorporating a substance, such as light, heat, or liquid.

absorption in Dutch

absorptie
noun
(physical chemistry, physics) the imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action, of radiant energy; the process of being neutrons being absorbed by the nucleus; interception. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
endosmose
noun
(physical chemistry, physics) the imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action, of radiant energy; the process of being neutrons being absorbed by the nucleus; interception. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
absorptie
noun
(physiology) in living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs; taking in by various means, such as by osmosis. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
incorporatie
noun
(physiology) in living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs; taking in by various means, such as by osmosis. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
opname
noun
(physiology) in living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs; taking in by various means, such as by osmosis. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
absorptie
noun
The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,
incorporatie
noun
The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,
opzuiging
noun
The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,
het opgaan in
noun
Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
het verdiept zijn in
noun
Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
mentale concentratie
noun
Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

What does "absorption" mean?

  1. noun The process of taking in and incorporating a substance, such as light, heat, or liquid.
    "The dark tiles increase heat absorption in the room."
  2. noun A total engrossment of someone's attention or interest.
    "His absorption in his work meant he forgot to eat lunch."
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absorption in a sentence

  • The dark tiles increase heat absorption in the room.
  • The body's absorption of nutrients begins in the small intestine.
  • His absorption in his work meant he forgot to eat lunch.
  • Her complete absorption in the novel made her miss her bus stop.

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What is "absorption" in Dutch?
"absorption" in Dutch is absorptie, endosmose, incorporatie. absorption means: The process of taking in and incorporating a substance, such as light, heat, or liquid.
How do you use "absorption" in a sentence?
Example: "The dark tiles increase heat absorption in the room." In Dutch, "absorption" is absorptie, endosmose, incorporatie.
Are there other ways to say "absorption" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "absorption": absorptie, endosmose, incorporatie, opname, opzuiging, het opgaan in.
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