How to Use absorbent in a Sentence

absorbent

adjective

• As the tunnels are packed full, they will be backfilled with absorbent clay blocks.
  — Andrew Curry, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2017
• Sometimes, fragrances are added between the absorbent core and the back sheet to mask odors.
  — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
• Have the drain pan in place, sitting on a spread of newspapers or an oil-absorbent pad--just in case.
  — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2017
• 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
• Made with an absorbent foam side and a scrubber side, these are so versatile that they can be used without worrying about scratches.
  — Katiee McKinstry, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
• The flood-absorbent grasslands of the Katy Prairie have been cut by three-quarters over the past few decades as Houston sprawled west.
  — Henry Grabar, Slate Magazine, 27 Aug. 2017
• Remove and discard absorbent household materials, such as wallcoverings, cloth, rugs, and dry wall.
  — Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, 10 Sep. 2017
• Engineers added radar-absorbent paint to further reduce the J-20's radar signature.
  — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2017
• Grasses, shrubs and trees lost to fire mean less vegetation to sop up water and stabilize hillsides, and the top absorbent layer of soil was virtually blasted off.
  — Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Oct. 2017
• Nunzio's oil-absorbent rice papers are infused with a totally transparent powder that absorbs the oils from your hair without leaving any chalky or gritty residue behind.
  — Sarah Wu, Allure, 31 Aug. 2017
• Blot the area with a dry cloth, then mix two cups of water with two teaspoons of liquid detergent and apply directly to the stain with a white, absorbent cloth or paper towel, working from the edges of the spot to the center.
  — NOLA.com, 7 Oct. 2017
• It's [moisture-]wicking, absorbent, doesn't slip, and can criss-cross back strap.
  — Mallory Creveling, Women's Health, 27 Mar. 2023
• The two agencies are using absorbent pads to skim the jet fuel off the top of the creek.
  — London Gibson, Indianapolis Star, 25 Feb. 2020
• The trunk mats, like the changing pads, are absorbent and can be cleaned in a washer and dryer.
  — Steve Metsch, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2020
• Pick something that’s durable and absorbent, such as wool.
  — Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 18 July 2019
• Blot up as much of the fresh oil as possible with an absorbent cloth.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
• The thick microfiber shags are absorbent and were soft under our feet.
  — Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
• While the top is ultra fluffy and absorbent, the underside has a flat weave, to keep the bath mat even and flat on your floor.
  — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023
• Both responded, and oil absorbent booms were placed on the east side of the Monroe Street bridge.
  — Lee Roop, AL.com, 8 Dec. 2017
• That means the soil can afford to be a bit more absorbent, cutting down on the overall flood risk.
  — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 18 June 2018
• Place an absorbent paper towel over the stained area and iron on low heat.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2021
• This is crucial, as the hemp plant is highly absorbent.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
• Pro tip: Add a non-absorbent liner to keep your hall tree looking brand new.
  — Maya McDowell, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2019
• The machine-washable towel is super absorbent and soft to the touch.
  — Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2021
• Nausheen and her team taught the women how to stitch pads from a cheap, absorbent cloth available in the local market.
  — Time, 15 Sep. 2022
• With a weight of 600 GSM, this lightweight hand towel set was quick drying and absorbent.
  — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
• Each piece is made from ring-spun cotton that is absorbent and soft to the touch, according to shoppers.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2023
• There’s a clay liner so that water doesn’t drain away from the roots of the plants, with highly absorbent wood chips and compost above.
  — Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2022
• When one side of the pad gets soiled, just flip it over and keep cleaning, as each side is absorbent, with grips that pick up and trap stubborn dirt.
  — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
• Washcloths need to be a lot of things — soft enough to wash your face with or wipe away sweat at the gym, durable enough to clean your house with, and absorbent enough to do all of the above.
  — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 9 Aug. 2018

Last Updated: 19 Dec 2024