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absorption

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




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The pill is engineered for slow, steady absorption throughout the day rather than the rapid spikes that have been linked to cardiac risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"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

The team plans to expand their research by testing more garments and analyzing whether higher lead content in fabric directly translates to greater absorption in children.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

But the absolute absorption of his face, and his never-ending stream of questions, compelled me to continue.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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