absorption
Example Sentences
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"The consumed soil acts as a barrier in the digestive tract, limiting absorption of harmful compounds."
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
But photonic loss, the sudden disappearance or absorption of photons, is a persistent sticking point for now.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
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
The tanks, pumps, heaters, air lines, C02 absorption system, even the insulation on the inner side of the hull.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing absorption
Chemistry - Introductory
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Photosynthesis - Middle School
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Chemistry - High School
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