absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
əb-ˈsȯr-bənt 
-ˈzȯr-
variants
or less commonly absorbant
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
absorbent
noun
or less commonly absorbant
Examples of absorbent in a Sentence
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
These require special care as wood is highly absorbent.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Carpet, upholstered furniture, and other absorbent materials that are moldy may need to be replaced.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
An absorbent material first captures moisture from the air.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbent. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
əb-ˈsȯr-bənt
-ˈzȯr-
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
absorbency
noun
əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē
-ˈzȯr-
absorbent
noun
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