Phrase Hound found 38 phrases and 23 compound words that contain absorption. The most common are listed below. Open absorption in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 38
- shock absorptionThe act of dampening shocks by dissipating kinetic energy.
- absorption spectrumThe characteristic pattern of dark lines or bands that occurs when electromagnetic radiation is passed through an absorbing medium into a spectroscope.
- absorption lineA spectral line that corresponds to the absorption of electromagnetic radiation at a specific wavelength; the pattern of such lines is characteristic of specific atoms or molecules in the path of the radiation.
- absorption spectroscopyA form of spectroscopy that analysis absorption spectrums.
- absorption bandOne of any number of ranges of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by a substance.
- absorption refrigeratorA refrigeration system that drives its cooling effect using energy provided by a heat source, specifically by making a coolant (often water or ammonia) evaporate and be absorbed into another substance (often lithium bromide or water …
- absorption coefficientA measure of the absorption of electromagnetic radiation as it passes through a specific substance; the fraction of incident radiation absorbed by unit mass or unit thickness; absorptivity.
- absorption bandsplural of absorption band: One of any number of ranges of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by a substance.
- absorption edgeThe boundary of a dark band in an x-ray spectrum.
- absorption edgesplural of absorption edge: The boundary of a dark band in an x-ray spectrum.
- absorption linesplural of absorption line: A spectral line that corresponds to the absorption of electromagnetic radiation at a specific wavelength; the pattern of such lines is characteristic of specific atoms or molecules in the path of the radiation.
- water absorptionThe amount of water absorbed by a material, calculated as the ration of the weight of water absorbed to the weight of the material in dry condition.
- absorption spectraplural of absorption spectrum: The characteristic pattern of dark lines or bands that occurs when electromagnetic radiation is passed through an absorbing medium into a spectroscope.
- atomic absorption spectroscopyA quantitative analytical technique in which the content of various elements are measured via their absorption of light
- absorption costingAn accounting method to calculate the total cost of a product by factoring both direct and indirect costs.
- dielectric absorptionThe retention of polarization of a dielectric material after removal of the electric field.
- absorption nebulaA dark nebula; a diffuse mass of interstellar gas and dust that absorbs all incident radiation without reemission.
- absorption hygrometerAn instrument using organic material to measure the atmospheric moisture level.
- absorption dynamometerAn instrument used to measure force, by measuring the energy absorbed via friction or electrical resistance.
- Chappuis absorptionThe absorption of electromagnetic radiation by ozone, especially noticeable in the ozone layer.
- absorption factorThe measurement of a specific substance's ability to absorb radiant energy; absorptivity.
- absorption cellA container, that allows light to pass through, used to store and study liquids and their optical absorption rate.
- absorption cellsplural of absorption cell: A container, that allows light to pass through, used to store and study liquids and their optical absorption rate.
- absorption factorsplural of absorption factor: The measurement of a specific substance's ability to absorb radiant energy; absorptivity.
- absorption systemSynonym of absorption refrigerator: A refrigeration system that drives its cooling effect using energy provided by a heat source, specifically by making a coolant (often water or ammonia) evaporate and be absorbed into another substance …
Compound words 23
- adsorptionThe adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.
- absorptanceAbsorbed radiation and incident radiation in a ratio format; a measurement that shows how well a surface absorbs radiation.
- absorptiometricOf or pertaining to the measurement of absorption.
- magnetabsorptionRare spelling of magnetoabsorption.
- malabsorptionThe state arising from abnormality in digestion or absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract.
- hyperabsorptionAn abnormally high level of absorption.
- interabsorptionThe act of absorbing each other.
- overabsorptionExcessive absorption.
- absorptionismA policy of absorption or assimilation.
- absorptionistA proponent of absorptionism; one supporting a policy of assimilation.