Absorption vs Deliquium - What's the difference?
absorption | deliquium |
The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,
# (obsolete) engulfing; swallowing up, as of bodies or land.
# assimilate; incorporation.
# (chemistry, physics) the imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action, of radiant energy; the process of being neutrons being absorbed by the nucleus; interception.
# (physiology) in living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs; taking in by various means, such as by osmosis.
Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.
Mental assimilation.
(electrical engineering) The retaining of electrical energy for a short time after it has been introduced to the dielectric.
The taking on of by a shipping company of special charges by another without price increase.
The natural lessening of radio waves due to atmospheric interference.
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(chemistry) Liquefaction through absorption of moisture from the air.
(pathology) An abrupt loss of consciousness usually caused by an insufficient blood flow to the brain; fainting.
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*:If he be locked in a close room, he is afraid of being stifled for want of air, and still carries biscuit, aquavitæ, or some strong waters about him, for fear of deliquiums , or being sick […].
(literary, figuratively) A languid, maudlin mood.
(rare) An abrupt absence of sunlight, e.g. caused by an eclipse.
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As nouns the difference between absorption and deliquium
is that absorption is the act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as while deliquium is liquefaction through absorption of moisture from the air.absorption
English
Noun
(en noun)- ''the absorption of a smaller tribe into a larger
- the absorption of bodies in a whirlpool
- the absorption of light, heat, electricity, etc.
- absorption in some employment