absorber
noun/əbˈzɔrbər/
Frequency rank: #16,914 most common English word
Meaning
a device or material that takes in or dampens energy, shock, or other forces.
Example sentence
The car's suspension system uses absorber to reduce the impact of bumps on the road.
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