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absorption

[ab-sawrp-shuhn, -zawrp-] / æbˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp- /




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Professor Sumantra Ray, chief scientist & executive director, NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, which co-owns BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health, said the findings support existing knowledge about vitamin C improving iron absorption.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

But I’ve found that not having to take notes has had the opposite of the intended effect on my absorption of information.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

Special coatings or wrappers to control heat absorption.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"The consumed soil acts as a barrier in the digestive tract, limiting absorption of harmful compounds."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

But the space suits have to be portable, so they use a simple chemical absorption process with expendable filters.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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