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“absorption” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/apsɔʁpsjɔ̃/

Example

L'absorption de l'eau par la serviette est rapide.

The towel absorbs water quickly.

Illustration for absorption (absorption)

How to say “absorption” in French

“Absorption” in French is absorption.

Water, heat, or another substance disappearing into a material that retains it within its structure.

Full entry for absorption: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with absorption

L'absorption des nutriments commence dans l'intestin grêle.

The absorption of nutrients begins in the small intestine.

Tips for using absorption

  • In être absorbé par, absorbé can mean deeply occupied or engrossed, so the context distinguishes this use from physical absorption.

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