L'absorption
Example: L'absorption de l'eau par les plantes est essentielle à leur croissance.
Definition
"L'absorption" refers to the process by which a substance, such as water, is taken up or soaked in by another material, often a solid or a living organism, essential for various biological or physical functions.
Etymology
The word "l'absorption" comes from the Latin verb 'absorbere,' meaning 'to suck in' or 'to swallow.' It entered French through Old French, carrying the sense of taking in or soaking up substances, much like a sponge absorbs water.
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"L'absorption" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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