 absorbent |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up (liquids) | |
| Synonyms: | absorptive | |
| Examples: | "as absorbent as a sponge" |
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| Related terms: | nonabsorbent assimilating hygroscopic spongy thirsty spongelike absorbefacient absorbency | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance | |
| Synonyms: | absorbent_material | |
| Related terms: | sorbent sponge absorber absorbent_cotton absorb | |
| Similar spelling: |
absorb absorbency absorber absorbed absorbate absorbable absorbing abuser absorptive absorption absorptance |
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