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absorption

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




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They recreated stomach conditions to estimate how much lead could become available for absorption.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

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

Porkalob has the storyteller’s gift of total absorption.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

However, builders will need to account for hempcrete's higher water absorption and lower strength, compared to concrete.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

I feared that my absorption with events in my past amounted to an immature refusal to live in the present.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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