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Definition of Soaking up
1. Noun. (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid.
Exact synonyms: Absorption
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Specialized synonyms: Imbibition
Generic synonyms: Sorption
Derivative terms: Absorb, Absorb
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Specialized synonyms: Imbibition
Generic synonyms: Sorption
Derivative terms: Absorb, Absorb