absorbés

Absorbé is a term with multiple meanings depending on the context. In physics and chemistry, absorption refers to the process by which one substance takes up another substance through physical or chemical means. For example, a sponge absorbs water, and a material can absorb light, converting it into heat. This process is often characterized by a coefficient that quantifies the extent of absorption.

In biology, absorption is a crucial physiological process. The human digestive system, for instance, absorbs nutrients from food into the bloodstream. Similarly, plants absorb water and minerals from the soil through their roots. Cell membranes play a vital role in selective absorption, controlling which substances enter and leave the cell.

The term also appears in linguistics, specifically in the study of loanwords. An absorbé word is a word that has been borrowed from another language and has been fully integrated into the phonological and grammatical system of the borrowing language. This integration can involve changes in pronunciation, spelling, and grammatical gender or declension. For example, many English words of French origin are considered absorbé.

In a more general sense, absorbé can describe a state of being completely engrossed or captivated by something. A person might be absorbé in a book, a task, or a conversation, indicating a deep focus and lack of attention to their surroundings. This usage emphasizes a complete mental engagement.