absorption

ab*sorp*tion

noun

{bc}the process of {d_link|absorbing|absorb} something or of being absorbed

absorption band

noun

{bc}a dark band in an absorption spectrum

absorption line

noun

{bc}a dark line in an absorption spectrum

absorption spectrum

noun

{bc}an electromagnetic spectrum in which a decrease in intensity of radiation at specific wavelengths or ranges of wavelengths characteristic of an absorbing substance is manifested especially as a pattern of dark lines or bands

self-ab*sorp*tion

noun

{bc}preoccupation with oneself