Pronunciation: /əbˈsɔːrbənt/
noun a material or substance that is able to absorb liquid
A1 I bought a new absorbent towel for the kitchen.
A2 The baby's diaper is made of absorbent material.
B1 The sponge is very absorbent and soaks up spills quickly.
B2 The paper towels are highly absorbent and perfect for cleaning up messes.
C1 The fabric used for the car seat covers is incredibly absorbent.
C2 The medical dressing is designed to be highly absorbent to help with wound healing.
adjective having the ability to soak up or take in liquid
A1 The sponge is very absorbent.
A2 I spilled water on the absorbent paper towel.
B1 The fabric of this towel is highly absorbent.
B2 The new technology uses a more absorbent material to soak up spills.
C1 The high-quality paper is extremely absorbent and perfect for watercolor painting.
C2 The sponge is made of a special material that is incredibly absorbent and quick-drying.
formal The paper towels are highly absorbent, making them perfect for cleaning up spills.
informal These sponges are super absorbent, they soak up water in seconds.
slang I spilled my drink but luckily I had some absorbent napkins to clean it up.
figurative She has an absorbent mind, always eager to learn new things.
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