Definition of "absorber" []

• A material that absorbs neutrons in a reactor. (noun)

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• "And, last of all, the first scan showed that, this time, the placenta is placed towards my back, effectively removing a potential frontal shock absorber from the equation."
• "Richards decided a hinge would help by allowing the ankle to move: The most effective shock absorber is the ankle."
• "In this vessel, which is in communication with another vessel called the absorber, containing cold water or very weak ammonia liquor, evaporation takes place, owing to the readiness with which cold water or weak liquor absorbs the ammonia, water at 59° Fahr. absorbing 727 times its volume of ammonia vapor."