absorbent
pronunciation
How to pronounce absorbent in British English:
UK [əbˈsɔ:bənt]
How to pronounce absorbent in American English:
US [əbˈsɔrbənt]
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- Noun:
- a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
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- Adjective:
- having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up (liquids)
Word Origin
- absorbent
- 1718, adjective and noun, from Latin absorbentem (nominative absorbens), present participle of absorbere "swallow up" (see absorb).
Example
- 1. Day time nappies can be cheaper and less absorbent .
- 2. Antibacterial sock linings are absorbent and breathable .
- 3. When he inspected the canister opened he could see the large absorbent granules mixed in with the oats .
- 4. Preparation of a mixed silicon carbide fiber for microwave absorbent .
- 5. Research on preparation of phosphate radical absorbent with neutralization method .