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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How to Remove Grease or Oil Stains from Leather
To remove oily or greasy stains on leather or suede material, use an absorbent powder like cornstarch or talcum powder to pull the oily splotch out of the leather.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
At a solid 24% off, this super absorbent set of four (which is beloved by our team) is still an easy add-to-cart.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil on an absorbent material, such as a cotton ball, tissue, or pillowcase.
—Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Eucalyptus pulp, which is imported from Brazil, contains short fibers that make toilet paper soft and absorbent.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
At a solid 24% off, this super absorbent set of four (which is beloved by our team) is still an easy add-to-cart.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil on an absorbent material, such as a cotton ball, tissue, or pillowcase.
—Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Eucalyptus pulp, which is imported from Brazil, contains short fibers that make toilet paper soft and absorbent.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbent. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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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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