Absorb
Key Facts
Abbreviation
ABS
Pronunciation
/əbˈzɔrb/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Chemistry
Examples in Context
- Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and moisture from the soil
- A household radiator absorbs energy in the form of electric current and releases it in the form of heat.
- The Colonial Office was absorbed into the Foreign Office.
- The banks would be forced to absorb large losses
- It absorbed vast amounts of capital that could have been used for investment
Other meanings of ABS
Antilock Braking System
Academic
Anti-lock Breaking System
Community
Antilock Brake System
Academic
Asset-Backed Security
Business
Asset Backed Securities
Business
Air Bag System
Gov