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Definition of absorber

absorber

/əbˈzɔːrbər/
ab · sorb · er
Plural:absorbers
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Adjective:absorbent
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absorber Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A device, material, or substance that takes in, soaks up, or dampens energy, radiation, gas, liquid, or mechanical shock.

Example

"Acoustic panels act as an effective sound absorber in the recording studio."

2

A mechanical or hydraulic device on a vehicle or machine designed to cushion and dampen sudden jolts and vibrations; a shock absorber.

Example

"The mechanic recommended replacing the worn rear absorber before our road trip."

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• Rhymes for absorber

• Nearby Words

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absorbency
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absorbing
absorbingly
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Absorber. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/absorber
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