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resorption
re·sorp·tion
[
ri sáwrpsh'n,
ri záwrpsh'n
]
noun
Definition:
1.
resorbing or being resorbed:
the process or state of resorbing or being resorbed
2.
partial fusion of crystal:
the partial fusion of a crystal in a magma in response to changing conditions of temperature and pressure
[
Early 19th century. <resorb, after
absorption
]
re·sorp·tive
[
ri sáwrptiv,
ri záwrptiv
]
adjective
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re·sorp·tive [ ri sáwrptiv, ri záwrptiv ] adjective
