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sorbefacient

Pronunciation: /ˌsɔːbɪˈfeɪʃ(ə)nt/
Definition of sorbefacient

adjective

  • causing absorption.

noun

  • a sorbefacient drug etc..

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin sorbere 'suck in' + -facient

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