absorption
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Special coatings or wrappers to control heat absorption.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The photon energy of 8.2 kiloelectronvolts matches a specific electronic transition in these ions, a process known as resonant absorption.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
"The consumed soil acts as a barrier in the digestive tract, limiting absorption of harmful compounds."
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Musk called SpaceX's absorption of xAI "not just the next chapter, but the next book" for the companies.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
When Lee reported Adam’s improvement he said, “It does seem to me that the absorption is continuing—” “I had a patient,” Dr. Murphy said, and he told a hopeful story.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing absorption
Chemistry - Introductory
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Photosynthesis - Middle School
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Chemistry - High School
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