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Meanings of energy-absorbing in English

(Of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy.

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      For the trans-uranium, Np and Pu analogues of K 3 U-N-U, the N 2 → N 2 4- process is endoergic and would not occur.
      Pubmed
      Usage of energy-absorbing in English
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      We were working on ships with energy-absorbing skins and internal heat sinks.
      Leviathan Wakes
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      General Motors also is donating an energy-absorbing steering column from a 1967 Chevrolet.
      Wired
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      The lightweight, highly resilient nanotube films may be useful as compliant and energy-absorbing coatings.
      Pubmed
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      Add in the energy-absorbing skin, and radar, ladar, and passive sensors don't pick you up.
      Leviathan Wakes
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      Extensive twisting of the core yarns gives a rope most of its stretchiness and energy-absorbing capabilities.
      Climbing Magazine
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      When they're used in a system with no energy-absorbing component, any dynamic event results in extremely high impact forces.
      Climbing Magazine
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      New additions to the cast include Chinese actress Fan Bingbing as the teleporting mutant Blink, and Omar Sy in the role of energy-absorbing Bishop.
      Reuters
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      Dry Treatments When a rope gets wet, it loses a lot of its energy- absorbing ability, making it less safe for catching lead falls.
      Climbing Magazine
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      "Sir," Holden said, "Naomi was speculating that the heat we picked up might have come from energy-absorbing materials.
      Leviathan Wakes