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absorbent

Pronunciation: /əbˈzɔːb(ə)nt, -ˈsɔːb-/

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Definition of absorbent

adjective

(of a material) able to soak up liquid easily:absorbent kitchen paper

noun

a substance that soaks up liquid easily.

Derivatives

absorbency

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