absorb into
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Used to indicate the destination of the absorbed substance, e.g., into the bloodstream.
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- Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through the small intestine.
- Plants absorb water and minerals into their root systems.
- This special lotion is designed to be absorbed into the skin without leaving a greasy residue.
- The paper towel quickly absorbed the spilled coffee into its fibers.
- Toxic chemicals were slowly absorbing into the ground, posing a long-term risk.
- The smaller company was eventually absorbed into the multinational corporation.
- Over time, the customs of the immigrant community were being absorbed into the wider culture of the city.
- New employees are gradually absorbed into the team's workflow and social structure.
- The acoustic panels will absorb excess sound into their material, improving the room's acoustics.
- By the end of the decade, the financial shock had been fully absorbed into the national economy.