(Chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid.
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Results: TCUF and lymphatic absorption were not different between the two groups.
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Aim: To determine whether concomitant iron affects the absorption of mycophenolate mofetil.
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They were tragic in the fury of their absorption in their work.
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His absorption in the race precluded an interest in mere family matters.
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Her absorption in the small gaieties of the society there surprised him.
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I can hear the faint sound of it soaking up the water.
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Six months after the attack, he is soaking up California's winter sunshine.
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Kit Claridge spent most of her time soaking up Phelan medical knowledge.
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He waits for the applause to abate, soaking up the hall's energy.
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Alex gazed from person to person, soaking up the sight of them.
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George and Guy strolled down the first gangway, soaking up the atmosphere.
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Already, my eyes are soaking up every puckered scar on his fingers.
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They've been soaking up good music for a lot of years.
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I let her think for a while, soaking up her interest with affection.
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It will also benefit ethanol producers by soaking up surplus supplies.
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West was a sponge, soaking up whatever knowledge Charles was willing to provide.
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The ride is smooth, soaking up bumps and lumps as they come along.
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I plan to be home, watching the Sox and soaking up the AC.
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The microscopic vacuum organisms were soaking up sunlight, Lexi said, after a while.
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He became a Human Sponge soaking up the waters of fact.
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The Piazza was packed with people soaking up the Christmas atmosphere.
