21.  Luckily the ground is dry now, so it has a greater capacity to absorb water than it would in a rainy season.

22.  Once a tree has dried out, it is difficult to get it to absorb much water.

23.  On its own, the matrix will not absorb much water, but the fibers can form a wick and lead water in.

24.  Others blame urbanization, because growing cities need more asphalt and other impermeable surfaces which will not absorb water that would once have soaked into the soil.

25.  Refrigerate, with a towel underneath to absorb excess water, until serving time.

26.  Regardless of its color, rice cooks by absorbing water and gradually swelling and softening.

27.  Simmer, stirring until the water has been absorbed and the peanut sauce is thick but still pourable.

28.  Simmer slowly and when they have absorbed almost all the water, add milk.

29.  Soluble fibers absorb water in the stomach and small intestine, promoting satiety and helping to slow food absorption.

30.  That means allowing the flour to absorb water from the batter.