Sponge

noun a material or substance that is able to absorb liquid

adjective having the ability to soak up or take in liquid

• The paper towels are highly absorbent, making them perfect for cleaning up spills.
• These sponges are super absorbent, they soak up water in seconds.
• I spilled my drink but luckily I had some absorbent napkins to clean it up.
• She has an absorbent mind, always eager to learn new things.

noun the state or process of being engrossed in something

• The absorption of nutrients from food takes place in the small intestine.
• The sponge's absorption of water was impressive.
• I can't believe the absorption rate of that new face cream!
• Her absorption in the book was so intense, she didn't hear her phone ringing.