absorbent

(ab sôr′bənt, -zôr′-; əb-)

adjective

capable of absorbing moisture, light rays, etc.

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

noun

a thing or substance that absorbs

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adjective

Capable of absorbing: absorbent cotton.

noun

A substance that is capable of absorbing.

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