Absorbent - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əbˈzɔːrbənt|  American pronunciation of the word absorbent
Brit.  |əbˈzɔːb(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word absorbent

noun

- a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

adjective

- having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) (syn: absorptive)
as absorbent as a sponge

Extra examples

...highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles...

The towels are highly absorbent.

Word forms

adjective
singular: absorbency
plural: absorbencies
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