Index of English words, starting with "ab"

(1) - Absorbent (n.) The vessels by which the processes of absorption are carried on, as the lymphatics in animals, the extremities of the roots in plants.
(2) - Absorbent (n.) Any substance which absorbs and neutralizes acid fluid in the stomach and bowels, as magnesia, chalk, etc.; also a substance e. g., iodine) which acts on the absorbent vessels so as to reduce enlarged and indurated parts.
(3) - Absorbent (n.) Anything which absorbs.
(4) - Absorbent (a.) Absorbing; swallowing; absorptive.

(1) - Absorbing (a.) Swallowing, engrossing; as, an absorbing pursuit.
(2) - Absorbing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Absorb

(1) - Absorption (n.) Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind; as, absorption in some employment.
(2) - Absorption (n.) In living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs.
(3) - Absorption (n.) An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action; as, the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.
(4) - Absorption (n.) The act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything, or of being absorbed and made to disappear; as, the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool, the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger.

(1) - Absorptive (a.) Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe.