Absorption
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An imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action; as,the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.
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ABsorption is chemistry, physics vocabulary. ADsorbtion too.
So what’s the difference between absorption and adsorption? Is there a difference between absorption and adsorption?
Quick Explanation:
Absorption is when one substance enters completely into another. Think of people walking into and sitting down in a car trolley.
Adsorption is when one substance just hangs onto the outside of another. Think of people holding onto a car trolley with one hand and leaning off the side. They’re along for the ride but not inside.
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