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absorber

UK
/əbˈsɔːbə/
US
/əbˈsɔːrbər/

Translations

absorbernoun
absorbers
pl
UK
/əbˈsɔːbə/
US
/əbˈsɔːrbər/
absorbeurAppareil ou matériau qui absorbe une énergie, un bruit ou une substance.
The car's shock absorber helps to smooth out the ride on bumpy roads.
L’absorbeur de chocs de la voiture aide à adoucir la conduite sur les routes cahoteuses.
Additional translations
épongePar métaphore, pour une personne ou une chose qui retient et assimile facilement des informations.
Synonyms
sponge
sorbent
sucker
collector
receiver
absorberadjective
UK
/əbˈzɔː.bə/
US
/əbˈzɔr.bɚ/
Used attributively before nouns in technical contexts (e.g., absorber material)
absorbantSe dit d’un matériau, d’une couche ou d’un dispositif conçu pour absorber.
Absorber layers are added to the panels to reduce noise.
Des couches absorbantes sont ajoutées aux panneaux pour réduire le bruit.

Definitions

absorbernoun
A device or material that absorbs something, such as energy, sound, or moisture.
The car's shock absorber helps to smooth out the ride on bumpy roads.
A person or thing that takes in and assimilates information or ideas.
As an absorber of knowledge, she quickly learned everything about the new software.
absorberadjective
Designed or intended to absorb a particular form of energy, substance, or influence (used before a noun).
Absorber layers are added to the panels to reduce noise.
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