| 1 |
[ adjective ] having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up (liquids)
Synonyms Examples "as absorbent as a sponge" Used in print (Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)Even here there is room for some variation , for metal surfaces vary in smoothness , absorptive capacity , and chemical reactivity . Related terms nonabsorbent assimilating hygroscopic spongy thirsty spongelike absorbefacient absorbency |
| * |
|