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absorb |
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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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Fifteen to 18 milligrams of iron per day is ideal for dancers, and
the most absorbable form is found in red meats, chicken, turkey, and
eggs. Eleven others were excluded because of confounding factors
(5 had been closed with both fibrin glue and a drain, 3 had been closed
with an absorbable hemostatic agent without a drain, 2 had received
fibrin glue and an absorbable hemostatic agent prior to closure, and 1
had been hospitalized for 30 days for medical problems not related to
his surgery). It therefore supplies up to
92% of the plants' health-promoting components in an easily
digested and absorbable form. |
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