shock absorption
ʃɑːk əbˈsɔːrpʃən
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Definition of shock absorption - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
automotiveTECH.dampening shocks by dissipating kinetic energyTECH.
  • The car's shock absorption improved the ride quality.
2.
sportsTECH.reducing impact in sports equipmentTECH.
  • The shoes offer excellent shock absorption for runners.
cushioning
3.
constructionTECH.minimizing vibrations in constructionTECH.
  • Shock absorption is vital in earthquake-resistant buildings.
4.
metaphoricalRarehandling sudden changes or stressRare
  • Good management provides shock absorption during crises.
buffering cushioning resilience
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Expressions with shock

shock treatmentn.
drastic action taken to address a problem
The company needed shock treatment to improve its performance.
sticker shockn.
surprise at unexpectedly high prices
Many buyers experience sticker shock when shopping for cars.
shock jockn.
talk show host known for provocative opinions
Many listeners tune in to hear the shock jock's bold statements.
shock therapyn.
treatment using electric currents to induce convulsions
Shock therapy was used to treat severe depression.
give someone a shockv.
deliver an electric shock to someone
The faulty wire gave him a shock.
come as a shockv.
cause sudden surprise or emotional impact to someone
The news of his resignation came as a shock to everyone.

Expressions with absorption

self-absorptionn.
focus on oneself ignoring others or surroundings
Her self-absorption made her unaware of her friend's troubles.
absorption capacityn.
maximum amount that a system can effectively take in or handle
The city's absorption capacity for new residents is nearly reached.
water absorptionn.
process of taking in water through surfaces or materials
The water absorption of the sponge was demonstrated in the experiment..
absorption bandn.
range of wavelengths absorbed by a substance seen as a dark band
The absorption band appeared as a dark line in the spectrum.
absorption costingn.
accounting method assigning all costs, including overheads, to products
Absorption costing includes all factory costs in product cost.
absorption factorn.
measurement of a substance's ability to absorb energy
The absorption factor of the material is high.
absorption linen.
dark line in a spectrum from light absorption at certain wavelengths
The absorption line in the solar spectrum indicates hydrogen presence..
absorption spectrumn.
spectrum showing wavelengths absorbed by a substance or medium
The absorption spectrum of hydrogen shows several dark lines.
specific absorption raten.
measure of how fast tissue takes in energy from electromagnetic fields
The phone's specific absorption rate stayed below the allowed safety limit.
absorption coefficientn.
shows how fast radiation gets weaker in a material
The absorption coefficient of lead is very high.

Terms related to shock absorption

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absorbabsorberabsorptiveautomotivecushioningdampeningenergykineticsuspensionvehicleattenuationbuffering

Terms with shock absorption included in their meaning

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cushioning effectn.
shock absorption
result of reducing force or impact by absorbing shock

Examples of shock absorption in a sentence

  • Good shock absorption is crucial for mountain biking.
  • The mat's shock absorption protects gymnasts.
  • Cycling gloves with shock absorption improve comfort.
  • Engineers focus on shock absorption in bridge design.
  • Proper shock absorption extends the lifespan of machinery.
  • The team's resilience acted as shock absorption.

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  1. French:amortissement, ...
  2. German:Stoßdämpfung, Schockabsorption, ...
  3. Italian:ammortizzazione, ...
  4. Spanish:amortiguación, absorción de choque, ...
  5. Portuguese:absorção de choques, absorção de impacto, ...
  6. Chinese:减震, 吸震, ...
  7. Japanese:衝撃吸収, 衝撃緩和, ...
  8. Arabic:اِمْتِصَاص الصَّدَمَات, اِمْتِصَاص صَدَمَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּלִימַת זַעֲזוּעִים, בְּלִימַת זַעֲזוּעִים, ...
  10. Russian:амортизация, поглощение удара, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поглинання ударів, амортизація, ...
  12. Hindi:झटका अवशोषण, आघात अवशोषण, ...

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