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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
Stealth aircraft may also incorporate radar absorbent structures, honeycombs of material which trap and disperse radar waves.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
It’s made from a soft, absorbent blend of cotton and bamboo and has a heft that makes the robe feel like a hug (think: calming weighted blanket).
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 7 Oct. 2024
Towel Dry After washing, dry a clear backpack with a clean, absorbent towel.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
These microfiber towels from Amazon are super absorbent, ultra-compact and dry quickly.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
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David Hambling, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
It’s made from a soft, absorbent blend of cotton and bamboo and has a heft that makes the robe feel like a hug (think: calming weighted blanket).
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 7 Oct. 2024
Towel Dry After washing, dry a clear backpack with a clean, absorbent towel.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
These microfiber towels from Amazon are super absorbent, ultra-compact and dry quickly.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for absorbent
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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