I think absorbed... not sure.
oh and by the way since I couldn't link it, here's my 2 favourite quotes from the corresponding Robot Chicken spoof:
VADER -"Kapoooowww... Big lazaaar..CHHHHHH Alderaan chunks everywhere!!"
LANDO -"..Who's got two thumbs, and betrayed his best friend?.......This guy!! hahahaahhh!"