absorber
(noun) (physics) material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation
Source: WordNet® 3.1
absorber (plural absorbers)
Something that absorbs.
A device which causes gas or vapor to be absorbed by a liquid. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
(nuclear physics) A material that absorbs neutrons in a reactor.
A person who absorbs. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
• Barberos, reabsorb
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*sorb"er, n.
Definition: One who, or that which, absorbs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.