absorbent
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3.7
- noun
- /əbˈzɔrbənt/
:
absorbente
- These absorbents can effectively soak up liquids without leaking.
They use the Polysorb super absorbent, like probably diaper crystals in pockets all over the shirt front and back.
- They use the Polysorb super absorbent, like probably diaper crystals in pockets all over the shirt front and back.
Examples
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It is the most powerful clinical absorbent I have ever heard of.
Blog text (15) -
In order for Cellutech to make an absorbent that is competitive in these marketplaces, it must determine how to produce bulk quantities of its products and improve their absorbency.
Academic text (1995) -
The second is as an industrial absorbent of heavy metals in soil and water.
Academic text (2002) -
Industrial absorbents have been on the market for a long time.
Academic text (1996) -
Its testing has shown that the absorbent can be composted safely for an estimated $88/cy.
Academic text (1998) -
Licata is currently concentrating on feather fiber's unusually high potential as an absorbent of heavy metals.
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All municipal garbage trucks, street sweepers, fire trucks, and fuel islands in Tucson use a corn cob-based absorbent that soaks up oil better than clay-based absorbents.
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The new cloth is highly absorbent, making it perfect for cleaning spills.
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The company specializes in creating eco-friendly absorbents for industrial use.
Synonyms
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3.4
Something that takes in and holds a lot of liquid
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3.0
A material that soaks up liquids or gases quickly
A material that soaks up liquids or gases
A material that soaks up liquids and gases
Antonyms
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How Water-Resistant
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Etymology
The noun absorbent comes from the same Latin parts ab- 'away' and sorbere 'to suck in', so an absorbent is a thing that 'sucks in' liquid, like a paper towel or activated charcoal. That's why an absorbent is used to soak up spills and other liquids.