absorption
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In this system, an electron changes its spin during absorption or emission of near-infrared light, allowing it to capture the triplet energy generated by SF.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
Further analysis showed that this boost was not due to stronger absorption of the incoming light.
From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 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
Bailey came out of his absorption and went to wash his hands.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
Vocabulary lists containing absorption
Chemistry - Introductory
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Photosynthesis - Middle School
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Chemistry - High School
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