absorptive
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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
“We think it’s especially inappropriate in menstrual products because these are products used in some of the most sensitive and absorptive parts of the body,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024
Learning about plant roots can teach scientists about other absorptive tissues, like the human gut, so they can better understand the intersection of mammalian microbiomes, immune systems, and iron to optimize health.
From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2024
While problems implementing absorptive cities are worked out, China’s vulnerability to extreme weather is clear.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2022
Perhaps a dark ring of absorptive or occulting matter encircles the nebula in nearly the same plane with the luminous whorls.
From Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by Todd, David Peck
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