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also absorbant
as in thirsty
able to soak up liquids especially readily
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Recent Examples of absorbent
The organization also recommends that the inside of their enclosure be lined with absorbent bedding, as hamsters tend to chew on things to keep their teeth from overgrowing.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
These require special care as wood is highly absorbent.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Carpet, upholstered furniture, and other absorbent materials that are moldy may need to be replaced.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
An absorbent material first captures moisture from the air.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
These require special care as wood is highly absorbent.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Carpet, upholstered furniture, and other absorbent materials that are moldy may need to be replaced.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
An absorbent material first captures moisture from the air.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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