Soaking Up (Noun)
Meaning
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The sponge's ability to facilitate soaking up of the spilled liquid made it an essential tool in the laboratory.
- The researchers studied the process of soaking up of the dye by the fabric to understand its properties.
- The paper towel's effectiveness in soaking up the spill was due to its high absorbency.
- The scientists observed the soaking up of the solvent by the porous material to analyze its behavior.
- The cloth's soaking up of the oil was a crucial step in the cleaning process.