absorber
əbˈzɔːrbər
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Definition of absorber - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.device that soaks up or takes in energy or materialTECH.
  • The shock absorber reduces the impact of bumps on the road..
soaker sponge
2.
learningRareperson who absorbs information or experiencesRare
  • She is an absorber of knowledge, always learning new things.
assimilator learner understander
3.
nuclear physicsTECH.material that absorbs neutrons in a reactorTECH.
  • The reactor uses an absorber to control the reaction.
attenuator moderator
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Expressions with absorber

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device in vehicles that reduces impact by controlling spring movement
The shock absorber made the ride much smoother.
material or device that takes in sound waves to reduce noise
We installed a sound absorber on the wall to reduce echo.
device that reduces unwanted shaking in machines or structures
The engine uses a vibration absorber to protect sensitive electronic parts.

Origin of absorber

Latin, absorbere (to swallow up)

Terms with absorber included in their meaning

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shock absorber
device using air to absorb shock
nuclear reactor
steel tube with neutron absorber for nuclear reaction control

Examples of absorber in a sentence

  • The moisture absorber kept the room dry.
  • As an absorber, he quickly grasped the complex theories.
  • The child, an absorber of stories, loved bedtime tales.
  • The design includes an absorber to enhance safety measures.
  • Engineers tested a new absorber to improve reactor efficiency.

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  1. French:absorbeur, curieux insatiable, ...
  2. German:Absorber, Informationssammler, ...
  3. Italian:assorbitore, assimilatore, ...
  4. Spanish:amortiguador, absorbedora, ...
  5. Portuguese:amortecedor, assimilador, ...
  6. Chinese:吸收器, 学习者, ...
  7. Japanese:吸収装置, 吸収者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُمْتَصّ, مستوعِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוֹפֵג, סְפוֹג, ...
  10. Russian:поглотитель, впитыватель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поглинач, поглинач знань, ...
  12. Hindi:शोषक यंत्र, आत्मसातकर्ता, ...
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