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

Meanwhile, there were no observed signs of cometary activity — such as a cometary tail, or gas emission absorption lines — which is why the possibility of it being a comet was initially ruled out by some.

From Salon

It may also reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as E, D and K as well as beta carotene.

From Seattle Times