Assertion: tree's root | /r/CapableOf | absorb nutrient
Facets:
value: from the soil
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil, which are then transported up the tree trunk in cells that act much like pipes.
text: Additionally, the roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil, which are then carried up through the sapwood or xylem to the leaves.