Definition of absorbent

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ab·sor·bent

(

b-sôr

nt, -zôr

-) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Capable of absorbing: absorbent cotton.

NOUN:

A substance that is capable of absorbing.

OTHER FORMS:
ab·sorben·cy(Noun)

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