absorber
noun
ab·sorb·er
əb-ˈsȯr-bər 
-ˈzȯr-
plural absorbers
: one that absorbs or takes in something
a water absorber
an impact absorber
an eager absorber of information
Tiny liquid cloud droplets are selective absorbers in that they are good absorbers of infrared radiation but poor absorbers of visible solar radiation.—
C. Donald Ahrens
C. Donald AhrensWe still command the most liquid capital markets anywhere, and there is some expectation that we will be an absorber of liquid funds from the rest of the world.—J. David Richardson
see also shock absorber
J. David RichardsonExamples of absorber in a Sentence
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Aside from bacteria-fighting exfoliants, arrowroot powder acts as a natural moisture absorber without clogging pores.
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This makes CuGaSe₂ a promising candidate for next-generation, indium-free solar cell absorber layers, while also underscoring the significant potential of wide-bandgap materials in high-performance, environmentally friendly photovoltaic applications worldwide.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Instead, opt for pet-safe, fragrance-free options, ensure your home has proper ventilation, or use natural odor absorbers like baking soda.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Aside from bacteria-fighting exfoliants, arrowroot powder acts as a natural moisture absorber without clogging pores.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
This makes CuGaSe₂ a promising candidate for next-generation, indium-free solar cell absorber layers, while also underscoring the significant potential of wide-bandgap materials in high-performance, environmentally friendly photovoltaic applications worldwide.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Instead, opt for pet-safe, fragrance-free options, ensure your home has proper ventilation, or use natural odor absorbers like baking soda.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorber
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“Absorber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorber. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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