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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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
The silk fibers are way less absorbent than regular fabric which ensures skincare products stay on your face rather than trapped inside your pillow.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024
These luxurious, oversized towels will have your home feeling like a five-star hotel with their plush, soft, and absorbent fabric.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Crafted from the finest, most absorbent materials, at 1.5 times bulkier than any comparable towel, this towel completely envelops with a cocoon of unmatched comfort.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbent. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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