absorption

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The epithelial cells have the ability to constrict to change the absorption of light, controlling the subject’s color and texture on a cell-by-bell basis.

From Literature

These results confirmed that swelling is driven by the absorption of oil-based ointment components into the implant material.

From Science Daily

Milne never quite got over those “blissfully cloudless” moments of youthful absorption.

From The Wall Street Journal

In quantum systems made up of many interacting particles, continuous excitation is normally assumed to cause steady energy absorption.

From Science Daily

The key factor that improves nutrient absorption is pairing it with olive oil, mayonnaise or another oil-based dressing.

From Science Daily