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† obˈsorption Obs. rare.
[n. of action f. L. obsorbēre, obsorpt-: see obsorb.]
Swallowing up; absorption.
c1600Norden Spec. Brit., Cornwall (1728) 3 The Rockes..had they bene of a more earthy or tender substance coulde not have so long prevented Cornwalls utter obsorption. Ibid. 42 Manie deuises they vse to preuent the obsorption of the churche [by drifting sand]. [Printed obsorpation in both cases.] 1693Phil. Trans. XVII. 801 There would succeed other Emanations and Regenerations, and other succeeding Destructions and Obsorptions. |