n13424183
type | n |
lex_filenum | 22 |
def | (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium |
examples | the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules |
Outgoing links | |
Hypernym | natural process, natural action, action, activity |
Part holonym | extinction |
Domain of synset - TOPIC | physics, natural philosophy |
Derivationally related form | absorption → absorb |
Incoming links | |
Member of this domain - TOPIC | physics, natural philosophy |
Part meronym | extinction |
Hyponym | natural process, natural action, action, activity |
Derivationally related form | absorb → absorption |
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