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absorption

noun
əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

Meaning

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
The process by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Example Sentences

Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

Trees play a significant role in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

Synonyms

uptake, assimilation, soaking, intake
Entry 1
uptake, assimilation, soaking
Entry 2
assimilation, intake

Antonyms

emission, release, dispersion, exhalation
Entry 1
emission, release, dispersion
Entry 2
emission, exhalation

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