absorbing something is a mean of measure for obtaining something
ribose is tangible_thing. biological_absorption_event is fluid_absorption. absorption is sorption. absorption_spectrum_measurement is measuring_event. absorbing_through_eye is bodily_function_event. absorbing_through_eye is biological_absorption_event. digestive_absorption is biological_absorption_event. absorption_unit is unit_of_measurement. absorbing_through_skin is biological_absorption_event. absorber is absorbent_material.