absorption

S2 W2

BrE /əbˈsɔːpʃn/ AmE /æbˈsɔrpʃn/

noun en → es

1 PHYSICAL PROCESS [singular] B2

the process of one substance being taken into another, especially by a liquid or gas

absorción

  • the absorption of something

Collocations absorption of water · absorption of carbon dioxide

  • The absorption of gases into liquids is an important process.

    La absorción de gases en líquidos es un proceso importante.

2 MENTAL PROCESS [singular] B1

the act of paying close attention to something and understanding it thoroughly

absorción, concentración

  • the absorption in something

Collocations mental absorption · full absorption

  • She was completely absorbed in her work.

    Ella estaba completamente absorbida en su trabajo.

3 FINANCIAL [singular] C1

the process of a company buying another company and making it part of itself

adquisición, absorción

  • the absorption of one company by another

Collocations corporate absorption · business absorption

  • The small company was absorbed into the larger corporation.

    La pequeña empresa fue absorbida por la gran corporación.