Absorption
From OpenToxipedia
| Term | Absorption |
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| Description | The uptake of water , other fluids, or dissolved chemicals by a cell or an organism (as tree roots absorb dissolved nutrients in soil.) |
| Definition | Absorption
Absorption is the passage of one substance into or through another. 1. The penetration of one substance into or through another. 2. Specifically, the penetration of a substance into the body from the skin, lungs, or digestive tract. The uptake of water , other fluids, or dissolved chemicals by a cell or an organism (as tree roots absorb dissolved nutrients in soil.) |
| References | http://www.epa.gov/OCEPAterms/aterms.html |
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