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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Carpet, upholstered furniture, and other absorbent materials that are moldy may need to be replaced.
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Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
An absorbent material first captures moisture from the air.
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Made with an absorbent foam side and a scrubber side, these are so versatile that they can be used without worrying about scratches.
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Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
An absorbent material first captures moisture from the air.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
Made with an absorbent foam side and a scrubber side, these are so versatile that they can be used without worrying about scratches.
—Katiee McKinstry, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Sometimes, fragrances are added between the absorbent core and the back sheet to mask odors.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbent. Accessed 1 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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