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absorption

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




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Their findings suggest that combining traditional frying with microwave heating may reduce oil absorption while maintaining the crispy texture people expect.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The fable construct extends to a frenetic visual scheme of handmade art and animation that interrupts our absorption process as if we were kids needing stimulation between all the talking heads.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Net absorption, a measure of new occupancies minus new vacancies, fell to 3.5 million square feet in 2025, down from a pandemic-era high of 4.8 million in 2021, according to Newmark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Imaging techniques showed that the antibiotics mainly accumulated in the plant's roots, suggesting that root absorption and filtration play a key role.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

At first he had hidden behind a great palm; but Henry's absorption with the transparencies was so obvious that at last he stood out in full view.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding