Absorption

Ab·sorp·tion

Absorption

n.
  1. The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything, or of being absorbed and made to disappear; as, the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool, the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger.
  2. An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action; as, the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc. (Chem. & Physics)
  3. In living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs. (Physiol.)
  4. Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind; as, absorption in some employment.