Any material "stopping" ionizing radiation. Alpha radiation can already be totally absorbed by a sheet of paper; beta radiation is absorbed by a few centimetres of plastic material o [..]

material used to make up booms that helps absorb oil while it is being contained.

Any material that stops ionizing radiation. Lead, concrete, and steel attenuate gamma rays. A thin sheet of paper or metal will stop or absorb alpha particles and most beta particles.

One who, or that which, absorbs.

Pursuant to 26 CFR 1.23-2, [Title 26 -- Internal Revenue; Chapter I -- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury], the term absorber means “a surface, such as a floor, that is exposed to th [..]

(n) (physics) material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation

The part of a solar thermal collector that receives the sun's radiant energy and transforms it into heat energy.

The area of the low side of an absorption system used for absorbing vapour refrigerant.

A solution or surface that is capable of soaking up (taking in) another substance or energy form.

That part of the low side of an absorption system, used for absorbing vapor refrigerant.

A device which causes gas or vapor to be absorbed by a liquid.la|absorb?re, present active infinitive ofla|absorb?re, present active infinitive of la|absorbe?||absorb.

absorber

Component of collector, which absorbs solar radiation.