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absorption
The taking in of a substance, waves, or energy by another substance. For example, the absorption of light, sound, or a liquid.
Dunkle Oberflächen sind für die Absorption von Sonnenlicht bekannt.
Dark surfaces are known for the absorption of sunlight.
Nouns ending in '-tion' are always feminine in German ('die'). They often come from Latin verbs, here from the German verb 'absorbieren' (to absorb).
Die Absorption der Wirkstoffe beginnt im Magen.
The absorption of the active ingredients begins in the stomach.
'Absorption' (absorption) is a technical term from science and technology. In everyday language, the word 'Aufnahme' (uptake/absorption) is usually used instead.
Der Forschungsbericht beschreibt die Absorption von CO₂ durch Pflanzen.
The research report describes the absorption of CO₂ by plants.
In the scientific meanings, 'Absorption' (absorption) is almost always used with the preposition 'von' (of/by) and the dative to say what is being absorbed.
Die Absorption von Schall ist in diesem Raum sehr gut.
The absorption of sound is very good in this room.
recording / admission / uptake
'die Aufnahme' and 'die Absorption' can both mean that something enters into something else, for example liquid, nutrients, light, or energy. 'Aufnahme' is more general and easier to understand in everyday language, including with information or nutrients. 'Absorption' is more technical and is used especially in science, medicine, or technology. The words can be confused because 'Absorption' is often a type of 'Aufnahme'. When speaking generally, 'Aufnahme' usually fits. When you mean a specific physical or biological process, 'Absorption' is more precise.
Dunkle Stoffe erhöhen die Absorption von Licht und werden schneller warm.
Dark fabrics increase the absorption of light and warm up faster.
Die Aufnahme von Vitaminen ist für den Körper wichtig.
The absorption of vitamins is important for the body.