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Absorber

Scope note

Generally, a material that takes up matter or energy. Specifically, one which takes up and dissipates radiated energy; may be used to shield an object from the energy, prevent reflection of the energy, determine the nature of the radiation, or selectively transmit one or more components of radiation.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000256257

Broader Terms used

sorbent

Narrower Terms used

ultraviolet absorber

Equivalent Terms used

absorbers

Created

13yrs ago

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