absorber

noun

ab·​sorb·​er əb-ˈsȯr-bər How to pronounce absorber (audio)
-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
We 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

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In Solace, CottonWorks creates a sleek and minimalistic world that blends workplace uniforms and office attire with enhanced fabrics like cotton twill with UV absorber, Natural Stretch technology and water repellent Storm Cotton. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 These cells can harvest far more sunlight than silicon panels by stacking three different perovskite absorbers, with each layer tuned to capture a different band gap in the solar spectrum. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 Use old coffee grounds as a compost additive, plant fertilizer, natural cleaner, and odor absorber. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 Add a moisture absorber to the closet. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for absorber

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of absorber was in 1696

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“Absorber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorber. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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