Definition

A person or thing that takes in or soaks up something, such as a liquid or energy.

Example

The sponge acts as an excellent absorber of water.

Conversation

I just bought this new phone case that has a built-in absorber for shock protection.

That sounds really useful! I always drop my phone.

Yeah, I thought it was a great feature to have, especially for clumsy people like me.

Definitely! An absorber can save you a lot of repair costs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Absorber → It is formed from "ab-" (meaning away from) and "sorbere" (meaning to suck or swallow). The word "absorber" refers to something that sucks or takes in substances away from its surroundings.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'sucks in' or 'takes away' — 'ab-' means away from, and 'sorbere' means to suck.

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