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absorption

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/əbˈzɔːrpʃən/ · ab-sorp-tion

The process of taking in or soaking up substances, especially liquids or gases.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of taking in or soaking up substances, especially liquids or gases.

عمل جس میں کسی چیز کو خاص طور پر مائعات یا گیسوں کو جذب کیا جاتا ہے۔

جزب

jazb

Formal: جذب

Synonyms

suctionsoakingassimilationسکشنجزبتحلیل

Antonyms

emissionexpulsionreleaseاخراجخارج کرنارہا کرنا

Common Collocations

  • water absorption
  • sound absorption
  • nutrient absorption

Example Sentences

The absorption of water by the soil is essential for plant growth.

زمین کی طرف سے پانی کا جذب ہونا پودوں کی نشوونما کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Zameen ki taraf se paani ka jazb hona podon ki nashonuma ke liye zaroori hai.

Absorption rates can vary depending on the material's properties.

جذب کی شرحیں مواد کی خصوصیات کے مطابق مختلف ہو سکتی ہیں۔

Jazb ki sharahain mawaad ki khasoosiyat ke mutabiq mukhtalif ho sakti hain.

Sound absorption is a key factor in building acoustics.

صوتی جزب عمارت کی صوتیات میں ایک اہم عنصر ہے۔

Sooti jazb imarat ki soo'tiyat mein aik ahem ansar hai.

Easily Confused With

adsorption:Absorption refers to the uptake of substances, while adsorption refers to the adhesion of molecules to a surface.

Word Family

absorb
verbجزب کرنا
absorptive
adjectiveجزبی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'absorption' as 'a sponge taking in water'.

Visualize a sponge soaking up water to grasp the idea of absorption.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "absorptio" — the action of sucking in or drawing in

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved from Latin roots, used in scientific contexts since the 16th century.