absorption

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In this system, an electron changes its spin during absorption or emission of near-infrared light, allowing it to capture the triplet energy generated by SF.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Further analysis showed that this boost was not due to stronger absorption of the incoming light.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 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

Porkalob has the storyteller’s gift of total absorption.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

I watch her with uncharacteristic absorption, because I know everyone will be waiting for my reaction to the interview.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins