absorbable
adjective /əbˈzɔː.bə.bəl/ /əbˈzɔːr.bə.bəl/
可吸收的;能被身体吸收的
An absorbable substance can be absorbed, especially by the body.
Fizzy drinks provide readily absorbable sugar and lead to a rapid increase in glucose levels. 碳酸饮料提供易被吸收的糖分，并导致血糖水平迅速升高。
Cooking makes nutrients like beta-carotene and lycopene more absorbable. 烹煮使β-胡萝卜素和番茄红素等营养物质更容易被人体吸收。
They knew that some dangerous gases were absorbable through the skin. 他们知道一些危险气体可以通过皮肤吸收。
Opposite: nonabsorbable
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- They changed her nutritional supplement to one with a more absorbable form of iron.
- The wound is sutured with absorbable material.
- Though not absorbable through the skin, lead and other heavy metals can be vaporized and breathed in as a particulate dust.
- The absorbable stent is composed of a biodegradable polyester that slowly releases the drug.
- Instantly absorbable, this cream will leave your hands feeling fresh and fragrant.