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Definition: The process of taking in or assimilating substances or energy.
Types:
Chemical Absorption: Using chemicals to remove particles or characteristics.
Radiant Energy Absorption: When light energy is absorbed and transformed within a material.
Reference Terms:
Bouguer Law of Absorption: Describes the decrease in light intensity as it passes through a medium.
Sound Absorption: The process of absorbing sound waves to reduce noise.