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absorption
Noun
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Absorption is taking in a gas or liquid through very small holes.
Good water absorption properties make sponges useful for soaking up water.
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Absorption is the state of being completely occupied by something.
Sam's absorption in his book made him forget to eat dinner.
muffler
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noun
(= silencer)
a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
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noun
a scarf worn around the neck
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noun
(= damper)
a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations