absorption
Example Sentences
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However, India still has a meaningful tax buffer, the Elara analysts said, and excise duties on gasoline on diesel could provide shock absorption.
Mice treated with the drug three weeks after surgery showed improved nutrient absorption and gained more weight compared to untreated mice.
From Science Daily
However, builders will need to account for hempcrete's higher water absorption and lower strength, compared to concrete.
From BBC
In 1989-90, he criticised the rapid absorption of East Germany into the West, fearing a revival of nationalism and expressing support for a more gradual process.
From BBC
The scientists first evaluated the five compounds in laboratory experiments using human plasma samples and conditions that simulate gastrointestinal absorption.
From Science Daily
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