Translations for absorptive in the English»Italian Dictionary

absorptive [Brit əbˈzɔːptɪv, əbˈsɔːptɪv, Am əbˈzɔrptɪv, æbˈzɔrptɪv, əbˈsɔrptɪv, æbˈsɔrptɪv] ADJ

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Today, most bolometers use semiconductor or superconductor absorptive elements rather than metals. en.wikipedia.org

Charcoal is able to counteract some nutrient and water loss because of its absorptive properties. en.wikipedia.org

Fiberglass ceilings, on the other hand, are highly sound absorptive but are more sound transparent, requiring speakers to be closer. en.wikipedia.org

These optical filters usually have more exact reflective and pass bands than absorptive filters. en.wikipedia.org

In current cogeneration systems small gas turbines or stirling engines powered from natural gas produce electricity and their exhaust drives an absorptive chiller. en.wikipedia.org

During the initial absorptive phase, the distribution of alcohol throughout the body is not uniform. en.wikipedia.org

Thus water vapour above the clouds, besides being less concentrated, is also less absorptive than water vapour at lower altitudes. en.wikipedia.org

Studies suggest that the endolymphatic duct and endolymphatic sac perform both absorptive and secretory, as well as phagocytic and immunodefensive, functions. en.wikipedia.org

Absorptive filters are usually made of tinted glass. en.wikipedia.org

This is accomplished by a system of moveable full-height wall reflectors, suspended ceiling reflectors and rotating wall panels with differing degrees of absorptive linings. en.wikipedia.org

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