absorb

One entry found for absorb.

Main Entry: ab·sorb
Pronunciation: b-s()rb, -z()rb
Function: transitive verb
1 : to take up especially by capillary, osmotic, solvent, or chemical action <surgical sutures which can be absorbed by the body> <the blood in the lungs absorbs oxygen>
2 : to transform (radiant energy) into a different form usually with a resulting rise in temperature <chlorophyll reflects green light and absorbs the other colors of light>
- ab·sorb·able /b-sr-b-bl, -zr-/ adjective
- ab·sorb·er noun