n.
1.(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another
2.(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
3.the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
4.the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
5.complete attention
6.the mental state of being preoccupied by something
Idiom of the Day
in memory of (someone or something)
as a reminder of someone or something, as a memorial to someone or something
We decided to collect some money and buy a painting in memory of our grandfather.
