assimilating
as-sim-i-lat-ing
verb (present participle)
Absorbing and fully understanding information or nutrients.
"The body is assimilating the food's nutrients."
verb (present participle)
Integrating or becoming part of a larger group or culture.
"New arrivals are assimilating into the local community."
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Synonyms: absorptive, assimilatory, assimilative, absorbent