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absorb someone in(to) something [of a person or a group of people] to include someone in all the activities of the group; to integrate someone into something. The club absorbed the new members into the organization. absorb something in(to) something [of matter or substance] to draw something into itself. The sponge absorbed all the moisture into its fibers. absorb something with something to soak up a fluid with something. Henry absorbed the spilled milk with a sponge. absorb oneself in someone or something Fig. [for someone] to become very interested or preoccupied with something or someone else's interests. Tom would often absorb himself in his children's activities on weekends. See also: oneself How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In experiments on monkeys, the company confirmed that the new
formulation has an immediate action equivalent to injections as well as
excels in absorbability through nasal mucosa. The chief executive of the technology and
logistics giant EDS, studying chemical engineering at Princeton
University as a young man, elected to write about the absorbability of
hydrogen atoms on surfaces. The investigators
used organic Selenomax in the study because of its absorbability and
bioavailability. |
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