absorption
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This steady absorption of carbon makes seawater progressively more acidic over time.
From Science Daily
With its simple, scalable synthesis, strong light absorption, stable photophysical characteristics, and long lived excited state, the manganese-based material could support future large scale photochemical applications.
From Science Daily
They relied on operando X-ray absorption, a technique that examines both electronic behavior and local structural changes.
From Science Daily
This should help minimize your absorption of chemicals and lower the risk of skin irritation.
From Seattle Times
The leg is connected to a box-like shoe, with springiness and shock absorption that can be tuned, both vertically and horizontally.
From Science Daily
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