absorb a ray

Examples (10)

• A car window absorbs almost all UVB rays.
• Dark surfaces absorb more of the sun's rays than light ones.
• Special glasses are designed to absorb harmful ultraviolet rays.
• The Earth's atmosphere absorbs much of the cosmic rays from space.
• Plants absorb the rays of the sun to perform photosynthesis.
• The new solar panels can absorb heat rays even on cloudy days.
• The thick curtains absorb every ray of light from the street.
• Ocean water absorbs infrared rays, which warms the surface.
• The laboratory equipment is used to measure how materials absorb X-rays.
• Protective clothing helps absorb the burning rays of the midday sun.