The absorptive power of local democracy is great, but it is not infinite.

ECONOMIST: Muslims and city politics

In one respect its reliance on the absorptive qualities of plastics it is similar to the design used by Dr Lewis.

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The essential ingredients of good open-plan office acoustics are evenly distributed sound-absorptive materials and a minimum level of background noise throughout.

BBC: The pleasures and perils of the open-plan office

It is estimated that 30 GWh of heat storage would provide enough absorptive capacity for 5 GW of installed wind capacity.

FORBES: Denmark: 1,000 Megawatts Of Offshore Wind, And No Signs of Slowing Down

Since most are on paper, which allows oil paint more physical autonomy than absorptive canvas, the results are distinguished by fresh color and light, a palpable sense of immediacy and spontaneity, and a suggestion of transient moments captured and prolonged.

WSJ: Appealing to Modern Eyes | The Path of Nature | Metropolitan Museum of Art | By Karen Wilkin

Partner capacity can only be sustained over the long-term when partner governments have the political will, absorptive capacity, credible and effective institutions, willingness to independently sustain U.S. investments, an equal stake in the success of security sector initiatives, and policy commitment to security sector reform.

WHITEHOUSE: Fact Sheet: U.S. Security Sector Assistance Policy