absorption
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They recreated stomach conditions to estimate how much lead could become available for absorption.
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
Net absorption, a measure of new occupancies minus new vacancies, fell to 3.5 million square feet in 2025, down from a pandemic-era high of 4.8 million in 2021, according to Newmark.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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
But when Brother Tod Clifton came into my office to discuss the street meeting I saw no signs of resentment, but a complete absorption in the strategy of the meeting.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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Chemistry - Introductory
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Photosynthesis - Middle School
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Chemistry - High School
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