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Noun: absorber  ub'sor-bu(r) or ub'zor-bu(r)
  1. (physics) a material that absorbs radiation or particles, especially in a nuclear reactor
    "Boron is commonly used as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors"

Derived forms: absorbers

Type of: absorbent, absorbent material

Encyclopedia: Absorber