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absorptive

[ab-sawrp-tiv, -zawrp-] / æbˈsɔrp tɪv, -ˈzɔrp- /


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The financial bottleneck has a different clearance condition: bond markets that remain open and absorptive as hyperscaler debt issuance continues to scale.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Insoluble fibers, since they lack that absorptive effect, may cause separation when added to a cup of coffee or settle at the bottom of the mug.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

To my ears, “You May Be Right” sits at the precise midpoint between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones — a testament to Joel’s absorptive powers and his stylistic aim.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

There are two types of aerosols: reflective and absorptive.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2024

Garden earth, absorptive power of, 98; ammonia in, 128.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton




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