absorption
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"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
Their findings suggest that combining traditional frying with microwave heating may reduce oil absorption while maintaining the crispy texture people expect.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
The fable construct extends to a frenetic visual scheme of handmade art and animation that interrupts our absorption process as if we were kids needing stimulation between all the talking heads.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Fiver, as he listened, had shown a mixture of intense absorption and incredulous horror.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
Vocabulary lists containing absorption
Chemistry - Introductory
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Photosynthesis - Middle School
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Chemistry - High School
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