absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
əb-ˈsȯr-bənt 
-ˈzȯr-
variants
or less commonly absorbant
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
absorbent
noun
or less commonly absorbant
Examples of absorbent in a Sentence
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Damp and waterlogged fabrics are an immediate mood-killer after a hot shower, but a plush, absorbent one or a solid stone or wood surface can do wonders for soaking in moisture, keeping you dry, and one degree of separation away from a cold tile floor.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2025
Gel blasters are usually seen as a safer option compared to BB guns because the absorbent beads used for ammunition are soft and non-toxic.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Cover the remaining wax with paper towels or absorbent brown paper, and then use a warm iron on top of the paper to melt and remove the remaining wax.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
The fabric’s long fibers are highly absorbent, effectively wicking water away from the body, and drying quickly after use, ensuring your towel is bone dry in time for your next use.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2025
Gel blasters are usually seen as a safer option compared to BB guns because the absorbent beads used for ammunition are soft and non-toxic.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Cover the remaining wax with paper towels or absorbent brown paper, and then use a warm iron on top of the paper to melt and remove the remaining wax.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
The fabric’s long fibers are highly absorbent, effectively wicking water away from the body, and drying quickly after use, ensuring your towel is bone dry in time for your next use.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbent. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
əb-ˈsȯr-bənt
-ˈzȯr-
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
absorbency
noun
əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē
-ˈzȯr-
absorbent
noun
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