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yes. Because its cell walls absorb the water through osmosis, therefore the water gets absorbed past the membrane.I proven this through several experiments where i had put a block of chopped wood into a cup of water. And the water reduced each time i checked(after every hour or so).
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∙ 12y agoYes,it can.It gets bigger when it absorbs water.:D
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on what wood it is. For example pine absorbs a lot but teak absorbs a little because teak is much denser
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∙ 11y agoAll plants absorb water, either through the roots or the leaves. Did you mean a plant that will act like a sponge? Sphagnum Moss can be used as a wound-dressing because it is so absorbent.
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∙ 13y agowood can absob somethings, but not all.
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∙ 13y agoEverything we see aborbs light.
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What things in space absorb light?
Black holes.
Does the moon absorb the suns light?
Yes, some.
What color can absorb all other seven colors of Sun?
white light is made up of all the colours so that means white light can absorb all the colours
Which components of the eye contain the pigments the absorb light energy?
The corea
Does black absorb the most sunlight?
Yes, black material absorb the most light. That's why you can't see much in a dark room; there isn't any light in a dark room, so everything appears black.
How well do different types of wood absorbs water?
Balsa absorb more water, Balsa lumber is very soft and light . Paulownia timber is also soft and light , and absorb water well.
Does wood absorb water?
It does
How does light absorb things?
Light does not absorb things. Light can be absorbed by things.
Wood absorbing water?
Yes water does absorb into wood!
Does wood or concrete absorb moisture better?
wood absorbs moisture better
Is there a chemical that can absorb light and then in the absence of light discharge that light?
There is no chemical that will absorb light and ONLY discharge it in the absense of light, however there are chemicals that will absorb light, store it as heat, and discharge it as light slowly, so that if light is removed it will continue to glow.
How does a plant absorb light and water?
Plant absorb light by using it leaf and absorb water by using it roots. I hope you can accept this answer
Do trees absorb light?
Yes, they do absorb light. They transfer the light-energy to chemical energy by a proces called fotosynthesis.
What does absorb spectrum absorb light for?
it means holds most
Does wood absorb sound?
it absorbs sound well
What chlorophyll a and b absorb?
Chlorophyll a and b absorb BLUE-VIOLET and RED wavelengths of light best.
Will light or dark colors absorb more light to melt the ice cube?
Dark colors absorb heat from light better.
