absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
əb-ˈsȯr-bənt 
-ˈzȯr-
variants
or less commonly absorbant
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
absorbent
noun
or less commonly absorbant
Examples of absorbent in a Sentence
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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The 16 by 26-inch towels are absorbent, soft, and attractive, according to reviews.
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Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Just like the other towels from our Better Homes and Gardens line, this durable towel is made from 86% cotton and 14% polyester that’s absorbent and quick-drying.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
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Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Just like the other towels from our Better Homes and Gardens line, this durable towel is made from 86% cotton and 14% polyester that’s absorbent and quick-drying.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbent. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
əb-ˈsȯr-bənt
-ˈzȯr-
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
absorbency
noun
əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē
-ˈzȯr-
absorbent
noun
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