noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The subsequent absorption of emitted radiation. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation wordnet
3. 3
   The subsequent absorption of a secreted substance. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

recaptureresorptionreuptakesecond absorptionsecond uptake

Antonyms

All antonyms

secretory processabsorptioneffusionexcretion

Etymology

From re- + absorption.