adj

absorbent

uhb-SAW-bnt

adj

Able to soak up liquid easily.

"Choose an absorbent material for the baby's changing mat."

noun

A substance used specifically for soaking up liquid.

"Kitty litter works well as a cheap absorbent for spills."

How to Use Absorbent

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that soaks up liquid effectively, like a sponge or paper towel.

Common pairings

absorbent material highly absorbent absorbent paper

more absorbent comparative, absorbents plural, most absorbent superlative

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Choose an _____ material for the baby's changing mat.

From Latin absorbens, the present participle of absorbeo, "to absorb."