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absorb N

absorb a shock (or a thrust)

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It acts as detergent to solubilise fats in the small intestine and is itself absorbed.
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Once inside, fungal hyphae proliferate by branching and expanding, eventually filling the interior of the egg and absorbing the nutrients within.
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The nimono is simmered in the shiru over a period of time until the liquid is absorbed into the base ingredient or evaporated.
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Combating alleged myths, some gastroenterologists asserted that no evidence supports the autointoxication concept that toxins are absorbed from waste in the large intestine.
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They threw everything they had at us, but we absorbed it all.
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Do not keep the soil wet when the humidity is maintained at 100%, as the eggs will absorb water, swell up, and burst.
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Infinity was fully absorbed by the parent company in 1980.
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Modified starch, bonded with phosphate, allows the starch to absorb more water and keeps the ingredients together.
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A desert race vehicle, which must routinely absorb far higher impact forces, may be provided with pneumatic or hydro-pneumatic bump-stops.
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He was absorbed in his thoughts when he glanced at the face of the small being.
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