Art Supplies Terminology

noun a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood, rags, or certain grasses, processed into flexible sheets or rolls used for writing or printing on

verb to cover or wrap with paper

adjective related to or made of paper

• The research paper was well-written and thoroughly researched.
• Can you pass me that piece of paper over there?
• I need to jot down some notes on this scrap of paper.
• His argument was as flimsy as tissue paper.

noun a material that is able to soak up liquids or moisture

• The laboratory used absorbent paper to soak up any spills during the experiment.
• Can you pass me some of that absorbent paper to clean up this mess?
• I always keep some absorbent paper handy for spills and accidents.
• Her mind was like absorbent paper, soaking up every detail of the lecture.