n. 1. The act or process of absorbing or the condition of being absorbed. 2. A state of mental concentration. [Latin absorptiō, absorptiōn-, from absorptus, past participle of absorbēre, to absorb; see ABSORB.] ab·sorptive (-tĭv) adj. ab′sorp·tivi·ty n. |
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