absorbent

Definition of Absorbent in English :

a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

2. absorbent, absorptive

having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)

Example Sentences:
'as absorbent as a sponge'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Absorbent

adjective

1.

able to absorb

noun

2.

a substance that absorbs

adjective

1.

capable of absorbing moisture, light rays, etc.

noun

2.

a thing or substance that absorbs

adj.

Capable of absorbing a liquid or gas: absorbent cotton.

n.

A substance that is capable of absorbing.