absorbing

Definition of absorbing in English English dictionary: allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it; Engrossing
An absorbing pursuit.; Present participle of absorb; capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story"; {s} swallowing up, taking in; interesting, attractive, fascinating; An absorbing task or activity interests you a great deal and takes up all your attention and energy. `Two Sisters' is an absorbing read. enjoyable and interesting, and keeping your attention for a long time; Swallowing, engrossing; as, an absorbing pursuit; capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story
X-ray absorbing glass: glass (having a high lead content) that resists the penetration of X-rays and gamma rays
absorb: To assume or pay for as part of a commercial transaction
absorb: To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to swallow up; to engulf; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to use up; to incorporate; to assimilate
The large cities absorb the wealth and fashion.
absorb: to drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water
absorb: {v} to suck up, swallow up
Absorb: 1 merge or blend 2 giving up free will
Absorb: engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies"
Absorb: To take in Many things absorb water
Absorb: To take in and engulf wholly
Absorb: To take in and hold, not just on the surface, but deep into the material, usually forming a mixture out of two or more substances
Absorb: (verb) The collection of one substance within another substance Examples: visible light being absorbed by a dark liquid, garlic odor being absorbed into a glass of milk, radar being absorbed into the special paint on a stealth jet, a chemical spill being absorbed into a sponge A pie thrown into the mouth of a clown is absorbed by the clown Compare to "adsorb"
Absorb: Fill or soak up
Absorb: (40) - Remove a number of damage counters from this Pokémon equal to half the damage done to Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10) If this Pokémon has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them Pokémon with this attack: Kabutops L30 (40), Oddish L7 (20)
Absorb: To transform radiant energy into a different form, usually with a resultant rise in temperature
Absorb: (v ) - to take in and make part of an existing whole, like a sponge soaking up water
Absorb: Describes what happens when a molecule from a fluid phase (gas or liquid) dissolves in a solid Absorb is different from adsorb (which see)
Absorb: suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter"
Absorb: Take up fluids, take in
Absorb: To take in, drink, imbibe, or soak (up)
Absorb: The process by which a liquid penetrates the solid structure of the absorbent's fibers or particles, which then swell in size to accommodate the liquid
Absorb: A method to trap liquids or gases by causing them to penetrate into the absorbent material
Absorb: to take in or soak up (the process is called absorption)
Absorb: Take in, combine into itself or oneself
Absorb: Sound waves are converted into energy such as heat that is then captured by insulation
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Absorb: to take in
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absorb: If something absorbs you, it interests you a great deal and takes up all your attention and energy. a second career which absorbed her more completely than her acting ever had. see also absorbed, absorbing
absorb: If something absorbs a force or shock, it reduces its effect. footwear which does not absorb the impact of the foot striking the ground
absorb: If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and moisture from the soil Refined sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream very quickly. = soak up
absorb: To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe; as a sponge or as the lacteals of the body
absorb: To take up by cohesive, chemical, or any molecular action, as when charcoal absorbs gases
absorb: So heat, light, and electricity are absorbed or taken up in the substances into which they pass
absorb: cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax" engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely" take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe" assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society" take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb" take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something" suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter
absorb: take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"
absorb: To learn
absorb: To take up by chemical or physical action
absorb: become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
absorb: If you absorb information, you learn and understand it. Too often he only absorbs half the information in the manual = digest, assimilate
absorb: If a system or society absorbs changes, effects, or costs, it is able to deal with them. The banks would be forced to absorb large losses
absorb: take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
absorb: To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully; as, absorbed in study or in the pursuit of wealth
absorb: cause to become one with; "The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
absorb: suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter
absorb: To endure
absorb: take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
absorb: To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully; as, absorbed in study or the pursuit of wealth
absorb: engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
absorb: If something absorbs light, heat, or another form of energy, it takes it in. A household radiator absorbs energy in the form of electric current and releases it in the form of heat
absorb: If a group is absorbed into a larger group, it becomes part of the larger group. The Colonial Office was absorbed into the Foreign Office. an economy capable of absorbing thousands of immigrants
absorb: To swallow up; to engulf; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to use up; to include
absorb: To consume completely
absorb: assimilate or take in; "The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
absorb: If something absorbs something valuable such as money, space, or time, it uses up a great deal of it. It absorbed vast amounts of capital that could have been used for investment = consume
absorb: {f} suck up; take up, take in
absorbingly: in an absorbing manner; in a fascinating manner, engrossingly
absorbingly: In an absorbing manner