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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.
absorption
In a biological context, the uptake of nutrients from food through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream.
Eine gesunde Darmflora ist wichtig für die Absorption von Vitaminen.
Healthy gut flora is important for the absorption of vitamins.
absorption
Complete mental involvement in an activity or thought; a state of deep concentration.
Seine völlige Absorption beim Lesen des Buches war bemerkenswert.
His complete absorption in reading the book was remarkable.
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
Both words can refer to taking in liquids, sound, or energy. „Absorption“ more precisely describes a substance, waves, or energy passing into another material, while „Aufnahme“ remains more general. Use „Absorption“ when this physical process is the focus.
Der Schaum verbessert die Absorption des Schalls im großen Saal.
The foam improves sound absorption in the large hall.
Das Mikrofon ermöglicht die Aufnahme des Schalls im großen Saal.
The microphone makes it possible to record the sound in the large hall.
