Women seem to have been designed by nature to absorbiron more effectively from their food than have men.
Miracle Micronutrients (1987)
The body absorbsiron from meat and fish more easily than from eggs and vegetables.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Definition of 'iron'
iron
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uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun]
Iron is an element which usually takes the form of a hard, dark-grey metal. It is used to make steel, and also forms part of many tools, buildings, and vehicles. Very small amounts of iron occur in your blood and in food.
Definition of 'absorb'
absorb
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verb
If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.