One entry found for absorb.

Main Entry: ab·sorb
Pronunciation: b-srb, -zrb
Function: verb
1 : to take in or suck or swallow up <a sponge absorbs water> <plant roots absorb water>
2 : to hold the interest of : ENGROSS <absorbed in thought>
3 a : to receive without giving back <a sound-absorbing surface> b : to transform (radiant energy) into a different form usually with a resulting rise in temperature <the earth absorbs the sun's rays>
- ab·sorb·abil·i·ty /b-sr-b-bil-t-, -zr-/ noun
- ab·sorb·able /b-sr-b-bl, -zr-/ adjective
- ab·sorb·er noun

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