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absorption

[ab-sawrp-shuhn, -zawrp-] / æbˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp- /




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Imaging techniques showed that the antibiotics mainly accumulated in the plant's roots, suggesting that root absorption and filtration play a key role.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

However, India still has a meaningful tax buffer, the Elara analysts said, and excise duties on gasoline on diesel could provide shock absorption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Laura’s willing absorption into Betty’s tranquil life of gardening and cooking is swift and pleasant — believably so thanks to the acute portrayals of Beer and Auer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Mice treated with the drug three weeks after surgery showed improved nutrient absorption and gained more weight compared to untreated mice.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

There was something else, the solemnity of the scene, the complete silence, the absorption.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins