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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are designed to absorb" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing the purpose or function of an object, system, or process that is intended to take in or soak up something.
Example: "These materials are designed to absorb moisture, making them ideal for use in humid environments."
Alternatives: "are intended to soak up" or "are meant to take in".
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"Sanitary products are designed to absorb water and expand.
These funds are designed to absorb losses as assets change in value.
The fuses are designed to absorb damage and are easily replaced after an earthquake.
Its nylon corners are designed to absorb impact without shattering the screen, although they were not put to the test.
Those substances that are designed to absorb a particular wavelength or band of wavelengths are called filters.
A lifesaver: The swelling hemostats (above) are designed to absorb blood and stop bleeding in severe wounds.
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A sampling system to collect exhaust emissions of a methanol engine by means of a sampling bag and an absorber was designed to absorb formaldehyde and unburned methanol emissions with deionized pure water.
For the two sides of the sample, the solar absorbing surface is designed to absorb sunlight and reduce radiative heat loss, while the high emission surface is aimed at enhancing the heat transfer.
The structure of this test absorbent pad is designed to absorb urine in the frontal area of the pad to minimize exposure of the buttocks to urine, while preventing the absorbed urine from flowing back to the pad surface.
For one, intestinal tissue is designed to absorb, not excrete.
With so many echoey materials, it's designed to absorb sound.
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