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absorption

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




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They recreated stomach conditions to estimate how much lead could become available for absorption.

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

However, India still has a meaningful tax buffer, the Elara analysts said, and excise duties on gasoline on diesel could provide shock absorption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Mice treated with the drug three weeks after surgery showed improved nutrient absorption and gained more weight compared to untreated mice.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

They loved their jobs, and they saw their own absorption reflected back at them in Katherines questions and her interest that went so far beyond just running the numbers.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly