soaking up

Related to soaking up: turn up, rub off, take notice of, belabor the point, gush over

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

soaking up - (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

absorption

chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

imbibition - (chemistry) the absorption of a liquid by a solid or gel

sorption - the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption)

References in periodicals archive ?

Liam Williams and Gareth Anscombe have been soaking up the sunshine poolside and making the most of Marbella's golf courses on holiday together, with their partners Sophie Harries and Milica Anscombe.

Holiday snaps show rugby stars enjoying pre-World Cup R&R

I'M in Marbella this week, soaking up some much-needed sunshine.

style secrets; 8 PAGES FOR YOU

And later, former United player Rio Ferdinand appeared in the square to join in the fun while soaking up the sun.