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absorbent definition

ab·sorb·ent (ab sôr′bənt, -zôr′-; əb-)

adjective

capable of absorbing moisture, light rays, etc.

Etymology: L absorbens, prp. of absorbere: see absorb

noun

a thing or substance that absorbs

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