Meaning of absorbent in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əbˈsɔrbənt/

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  1. Noun

    absorbent

    Definitions

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

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  2. Qualitative Adjective

    absorbent

    Etymology

    early 18th century: from Latin absorbent-‘swallowing up’, from the verb absorbere (see absorb)

    Definitions

    1. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up (liquids)

    Examples

    • « as absorbent as a sponge »

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