To take in or soak up a substance.

सोखना

English Usage: The sponge can absorb a lot of water.

Hindi Usage: स्पंज बहुत सारा पानी सोख सकता है.

The process by which one thing takes in or soaks up another.

अवशोषण

English Usage: The absorption of nutrients occurs in the intestines.

Hindi Usage: आंतों में पोषक तत्वों का अवशोषण होता है.