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ab·sorb·ent
 absorbent
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- pronunciation:
 b
zor
bnt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
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able to soak up liquid or moisture.
Thick towels are very absorbent.- synonyms:
- absorptive
- antonyms:
- waterproof
- similar words:
- assimilative, porous, spongy, thirsty
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noun |
| definition: |
a material that soaks up liquid or moisture.
An absorbent was used to clean up the oil spill.- similar words:
- blotter, sponge, towel
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| derivation: |
absorbency (n.) |
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