absorbent (adj.)

  1. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.); as absorbent as a sponge

    [ Syn: absorptive ]

    absorbent (n.)

  1. a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

    [ Syn: absorbent material ]

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