Pronunciation: /əbˈsɔːrbənt/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, in this case 'absorbant' can be used as a noun to refer to a material or substance that has the quality of being able to absorb liquid
A1 I need to buy a new absorbant for cleaning up spills.
A2 The absorbant in this sponge is very effective at soaking up water.
B1 The paper towels we use in the kitchen are highly absorbant.
B2 The absorbant material in these diapers keeps the baby dry for longer periods of time.
C1 The industrial-grade absorbant used in oil spills is designed to quickly soak up large amounts of liquid.
C2 Scientists are researching new types of absorbant materials that can be used in advanced filtration systems.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'absorbant' describes a material or substance that is able to soak up liquid
A1 The paper towel is very absorbant.
A2 I spilled water on the absorbant sponge.
B1 The absorbant material soaked up all the liquid quickly.
B2 The absorbant fabric of the towel was perfect for drying dishes.
C1 The high-quality absorbant technology in the diaper kept the baby dry all night.
C2 The absorbant properties of the soil helped to prevent flooding in the area.
formal The new towels are made from a highly absorbant material that dries quickly.
informal I spilled some water on the absorbant mat and it soaked it up right away.
slang I need to get some more of those super absorbant paper towels for the kitchen.
figurative She had an absorbant mind, always eager to learn new things and soak up information.
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