In a sentence
Six example sentences with absorption, each labelled with its topic.
The absorption of the dye into the gel took nine minutes, and the block turned uniformly blue.
Science
Rice cooks by absorption, drinking up the stock until no liquid is left in the pan.
Cooking
Wetland soil slows flooding through the absorption of rainwater, holding it in the ground rather than letting it run off.
Environment
The pill is coated to delay absorption until it reaches the small intestine, where the medicine is taken up slowly.
Medicine
A little vitamin C with a meal improves the absorption of iron, which is why the coach serves oranges with lentils.
Fitness
Soft brick has a high rate of water absorption, so the wall must be sealed before the first winter frost.
Architecture
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