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