absorption

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This steady absorption of carbon makes seawater progressively more acidic over time.

From Science Daily

With its simple, scalable synthesis, strong light absorption, stable photophysical characteristics, and long lived excited state, the manganese-based material could support future large scale photochemical applications.

From Science Daily

They relied on operando X-ray absorption, a technique that examines both electronic behavior and local structural changes.

From Science Daily

“A successful absorption into a big bank would provide a proper, stable home for the firm to continue to provide its value proposition to the economy,” Kelly said.

From Seattle Times

Plastic is so pervasive in human environments that this is a common method of absorption into the body.

From Salon