How do you use the word "absorption" in a sentence?

Examples of using "absorption": Absorption of water keeps the soil moist. Iron absorption improves with vitamin C.

Absorption

/əbˈsɔːrpʃən/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

nounThe process of taking in liquid, energy, or information.

nounThe process of taking in or soaking up something.

nounComplete attention to an activity.

Absorption of water keeps the soil moist.

Iron absorption improves with vitamin C.

The movie held her in complete absorption.

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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First attested in 1597. From Latin absorptiō (“a sucking in”), from absorbeō (“absorb”). Morphologically absorb + -tion.

“A complete absorption testified their breathless interest.” — 1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London:

CEFR Practice Quiz

____ of water keeps the soil moist.

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