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• absorption — 1. The taking in, incorporation, or reception of gases, liquids, light, or heat. Cf.:adsorption. 2. In radiology, the uptake of energy from radiation by the tissue or medium through which it passes. See half value layer, photoelectric …   Medical dictionary

• absorption factor — noun (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body • Syn: ↑absorptivity • Derivationally related forms: ↑absorptive (for: ↑absorptivity) • …   Useful english dictionary

• ALIYAH AND ABSORPTION — GENERAL SURVEY Introduction Aliyah, ascension or going up, is the coming of Jews as individuals or in groups, from exile or diaspora to live in the Land of Israel. Those who go up for this purpose are known as olim – a term used in the Bible for… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

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• building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… …   Universalium

• absorptivity — noun (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body • Syn: ↑absorption factor • Derivationally related forms: ↑absorptive • Topics: ↑physics, ↑natural …   Useful english dictionary