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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Formulated for the hair and body, this leads with nourishing ingredients like argan oil and vitamin E, plus a sun-exposure absorber that protects hair from UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The purifier works with different filters, depending on your needs: a toxin absorber filter specializes in smog, toxins, and VOCs, the smoke remover filter specializes in wildfire and smoke pollution, and the pet allergy filter clears away our furry friends’ dander and unpleasant smells.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Neutralizing Odors Odor absorbers help reduce closet stink.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Improvements come from innovations like a conical waveguide that couples the tweeter dome to the metamaterial absorber based on its depth.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The purifier works with different filters, depending on your needs: a toxin absorber filter specializes in smog, toxins, and VOCs, the smoke remover filter specializes in wildfire and smoke pollution, and the pet allergy filter clears away our furry friends’ dander and unpleasant smells.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Neutralizing Odors Odor absorbers help reduce closet stink.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Improvements come from innovations like a conical waveguide that couples the tweeter dome to the metamaterial absorber based on its depth.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Absorber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorber. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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