Infrared cells preferentially absorb light in the infrared range rather than the visible wavelength range.

Many carbons preferentially absorb small molecules.

The wettability is determined by whether or not the grains preferentially absorb oil over water.

The materials used in solar cells tend to have the property of preferentially absorbing the wavelengths of solar light that reach the earth surface.

If water is rich in nutrients and contains photosynthetic microorganisms and plants, the chlorophyll in their bodies preferentially absorb red light.

The dispersant preferentially absorbs on the clay displacing water, which then becomes "free" to provide a fluid medium for the clay particles to move around in.

Pure water preferentially absorbs red light, and to a lesser extent, yellow and green, so the color that is least absorbed is blue light.

If the surface preferentially absorbs SOME wavelengths of visible light, but not others, the surface appears colored.

Chalcogels preferentially absorb heavy metals, showing promise in absorbing pollutants mercury, lead, and cadmium from water.

On the other hand, the lobes contain large amounts of dust which preferentially absorb blue light, causing the lobes to appear reddish.