absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
| \ əb-ˈsȯr-bənt
, -ˈzȯr-\
, -ˈzȯr-\
variants:
or less commonly absorbant
Definition of absorbent
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
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Examples of absorbent in a Sentence
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
Recent Examples on the Web
Cleaners will use an absorbent gel and high-pressure water jets to clean the area of lead, dust and other fallout from the fire. — Allen Kim, CNN, "Streets around Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris are shut down to be decontaminated for lead," 13 Aug. 2019 The towels are thin enough to stash in a suitcase or backpack, yet very absorbent, making them perfect to take along on a trip. — Joni Sweet, USA TODAY, "8 things to pack for vacation — and how to get them delivered before you go," 6 Aug. 2019 Also, the absorbent bamboo material can soften, warp, and crack if left soaking in liquid. 5. — Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY, "Plastic straws are trash. Are there alternatives that don't suck?," 16 Aug. 2019 Your Scalp—and Your Nose—is to Blame The scalp is considered as the most absorbent part of the body, meaning potentially dangerous hair care ingredients could end up in the bloodstream. — Olivia Fleming, Harper's BAZAAR, "Clean Hair Care Is Hard—But Not Impossible," 12 Aug. 2019 Period panties, like these created by Thinx, are absorbent and moisture-wicking. — Nina Avramova, CNN, "There's an effective, environmentally friendly option for people with periods, and few know about it, research says," 16 July 2019 Made in Turkey of 100% natural cotton, the ponchos are lightweight, soft and ultra-absorbent. — Jean Chen Smith, Cincinnati.com, "Top 10 summer trends for 2019, from fashion to furniture," 1 July 2019 The option for an absorbent tea towel versus a paper towel is appealing. — Washington Post, "Quirky, nostalgic, practical: Tea towels make a splash," 4 June 2019 Meanwhile, countless acres of urban pavement have replaced absorbent soil. — Boyce Upholt, Time, "The Mississippi River Is Under Control—For Now," 9 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'absorbent.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for absorbent
absorbent
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of absorbent
: able to take in and hold liquid : able to absorb liquid
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absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
| \ əb-ˈsȯr-bənt
, -ˈzȯr-\
, -ˈzȯr-\
Kids Definition of absorbent
: able to draw in or soak up
absorbent paper towels
absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
variants:
also absorbant \ -bənt
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Medical Definition of absorbent
: able to absorb
absorbent gauze
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