absorption /əbˈsɔːpʃən -ˈzɔːp-/
n
1. the process of absorbing or the state of being absorbed
2. normal assimilation by the tissues of the products of digestion
3. the passage of a gas, fluid, drug, etc, through the mucous membranes or skin
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin absorptiōn-, from absorbēre to
absorb
abˈsorptive
adj