Absorption

B2 16+

Synonyms of absorption

Antonyms of absorption

Collocations of absorption

sound absorption
Frequency: 80 %

The walls were designed for maximum sound absorption in the concert hall.

nutrient absorption
Frequency: 70 %

The small intestine is responsible for nutrient absorption in the body.

light absorption
Frequency: 60 %

The pigment in the plant leaves allows for efficient light absorption during photosynthesis.

moisture absorption
Frequency: 50 %

The towels have high moisture absorption properties, making them great for drying off after a shower.

heat absorption
Frequency: 45 %

The dark asphalt pavement has high heat absorption, causing it to become very hot in the sun.

Idiomatic Expressions for absorption

  • Phrase: cultural absorption
    Meaning: the assimilation of one culture into another
    Usage: Over time, the cultural absorption of immigrants into the new society became evident.