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absorbent
adjective ab·sor·bent \-bənt\
: able to take in and hold liquid : able to absorb liquid
Full Definition of ABSORBENT
: able to absorb <as absorbent as a sponge>
— absorbent also absorbant noun
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Variants of ABSORBENT
ab·sor·bent also ab·sor·bant \-bənt\
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Origin of ABSORBENT
Latin absorbent-, absorbens, present participle of absorbēre
First Known Use: 1718
Related to ABSORBENT
- Antonyms
- nonabsorbent
ABSORBENT Defined for Kids
absorbent
adjective ab·sor·bent \əb-ˈsȯr-bənt, -ˈzȯr-\
Definition of ABSORBENT for Kids
: able to draw in or soak up <absorbent paper towels>
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absorbent
adjective ab·sor·bent
Medical Definition of ABSORBENT
: able to absorb <absorbent gauze>
—absorbent also absorbant noun
Variants of ABSORBENT
ab·sor·bent also ab·sor·bant \-bənt\
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