3. pl. (Physiol.)
Defn: The vessels by which the processes of absorption are carried on, as the lymphatics in animals, the extremities of the roots in plants.
ABSORBER
Ab*sorb"er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, absorbs.
ABSORBING
Ab*sorb"ing, a.
Defn: Swallowing, engrossing; as, an absorbing pursuit.
— Ab*sorb"ing, adv.
ABSORBITION
Ab`sor*bi"tion, n.
Defn: Absorption. [Obs.]
ABSORPT
Ab*sorpt`, a. Etym: [L. absorptus, p. p.]
Defn: Absorbed. [Arcahic.] "Absorpt in care." Pope.