fullabsorption
nounUK /ˌfʊl.əbˈzɔːp.ʃən/
US /ˌfʊl.əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən/
When something takes in all of something else and none is left over.
The sponge's fullabsorption of the spilled water left the table completely dry.
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2. In physics, the taking in of all the energy of light or sound without any bouncing back.
The dark coating allowed fullabsorption of the laser beam.
3. In business, when one company completely takes over another.
The merger resulted in the fullabsorption of the smaller firm.
4. In learning, paying complete attention so that everything is understood.
Her fullabsorption in the lecture meant she remembered every detail.