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2 | 34% | 4 | When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment | |
3 | 27% | 6 | Self-absorption | |
Subtle Absorption Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "OSMOSIS" which means:
- noun
- • (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
An example sentence would be:
- • "Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through osmosis."
- • "The movement of water from a high concentration to a low concentration across the cell membrane is called osmosis."
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New York Times16 Jan 1976 | Down 38 | |
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7 | When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment
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22 Dec 2015 | New York Times / 22 Dec 2015 |
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