How to Use absorption in a Sentence

absorption

noun
  • The stroller’s shock absorption and padding in the seat make all the difference here.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 July 2023
  • In water, absorption is strong in the red and weak in the blue, thus red light is absorbed quickly in the ocean, leaving blue.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2023
  • People can be exposed to them by absorption through the skin or inhaling them in the air.
    Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The chefs, the cooks, the waiters all concentrate on the task at hand, often in silence, and their absorption passes on to us.
    David Denby, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Her true colors might be the absorption of someone else’s.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Thanks to absorption in the atmosphere, that light doesn't reach Earth's surface.
    Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The combined removal of dead cells and peach fuzz allows the absorption of skincare products, which leads to a brighter skin tone.
    Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The sublingual method of using CBD oil is the most effective in terms of absorption.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2023
  • So there’s over 200 million square feet of net absorption in buildings.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Microneedling also helped boost the absorption of follow-up at-home skin care.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 July 2023
  • In the 21-centimeter line, there should be a small absorption feature — a dip in the glow — associated with the dark ages.
    Sarah Scoles, Quanta Magazine, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Because the delivery system is placed in a cheek for absorption over time, the patch can be removed if needed.
    Popular Science, 27 Sep. 2023
  • This was a much larger project and involved digging down about 6 feet and then lining the area with a mixture of sand, pebbles and stone to act like a sieve to help with the absorption of the runoff.
    Melissa Whatley, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The product absorption test is where the Denman really shone.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 1 May 2023
  • Jones further explained that most sports fields are filled in with sand and tiny, black rubber pellets for shock absorption.
    Laurinda Joenks, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2023
  • We're also impressed by the cushioning and shock absorption of the midsole.
    Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
  • In physics, and photography is an aspect of physics, within the visible scale, Black is the absorption of all the wavelengths of light.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Coconut coir does a great job of holding just the right amount of moisture for seedlings and improves nutrient absorption.
    Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The vacuum comes with three attachments: a crevice tool, dust brush, and an absorption nozzle to clean up liquids.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Press and release the toner into the skin for optimal absorption.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
  • It's also designed with a layered non-slip belt and solid shock absorption.
    Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 4 Feb. 2023
  • With cushioned insoles for shock absorption and a wool lining to keep feet warm, these are a must-have for winter pregnancies.
    Lauren Levy, Parents, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Location of the bite: Bites to certain areas of the body, such as head, neck and torso, may result in more rapid absorption of venom into the bloodstream.
    The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
  • In the absorption test, the drop of water sat on top of the sheet for a few minutes before spreading, indicating the fabric isn’t the best at moisture management.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Celiac disease is the most common of the conditions that prevent iron absorption.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Ingredients in the Essence warm up the skin gradually to assist in the absorption of nutrients in step three.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
  • When assessing makeup sponges, our team looked at absorption, level of application, and how easy the sponges were to clean.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
  • How lead damages the body Lead enters the body through three routes: ingestion, absorption or inhalation.
    Aaron Specht, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2024
  • This could increase insulin absorption and put you at risk of hypoglycemia.
    Barbie Cervoni, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The microfiber cleaning pads are dual purpose, with the front pad being for scrubbing and liquid absorption, while the back pad polishes and dries your floor.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023

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