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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

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

Porkalob has the storyteller’s gift of total absorption.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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




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