Oil on the other hand is a non-polar solvent and it will absorb non-polar compounds.

The active carbon absorbs compounds such as chlorine.

In addition the tentacles, whose surface area is increased by microvilli (small hairs and pleats), absorb organic compounds dissolved in the water.

Activated carbon absorbs volatile organic compounds from ground water by chemically binding them to the carbon atoms.

Osorb is a swellable, organically modified silica or glass capable of absorbing volatile organic compounds and other contaminants from water.

Since many do not have roots, they can absorb nutrients, and toxic compounds, through their leaves.

Macaws, like other parrots, may consume clay to absorb toxic compounds produced by some poisonous seeds they eat.

Since the plastics are organic compounds, they tend to absorb other organic compounds, such as pesticides.

Acid mine drainage is formed when rain and groundwater absorb the metals and compounds disturbed by mining.

Since three-dimensional zeolite crystals selectively absorb compounds, they are used as molecular sieves to screen and purify other materials.