| 释义 |
† absumption Obs.
[ad. L. absūmptiōn-em, n. of action f. absūmpt-us, pa. pple. of absūm-ere: see absume.]
The process of wasting away, gradual destruction.
1651tr. Bacon, Life and Death 53 Dead Bodies, if they be not intercepted by Putrefaction, will subsist a long time, without any notable Absumption. 1661R. Lovell Anim. & Min. 334 Trembling..is cured, if from the absumption and dissolution of spirits, by analepticks, moderate sleepe, and wine. |
