absorbent

adjective
UK: /əbˈzɔː.bənt/
US: /əbˈzɔːr.bənt/

  1. Able to soak up liquids easily.

    1. This towel is very absorbent, it dries quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Use an absorbent cloth to clean up the spilled milk from the counter, please. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having the power or capacity to absorb something, such as light, energy, or sound.

    1. Dark colors are more absorbent of light. [ ] [ ]
    2. The absorbent material in the walls helps to reduce noise in the building. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

spongy porous permeable receptive
absorbent noun

  1. A material that has the ability to soak up liquids.

    1. Paper towels are great absorbents. [ ] [ ]
    2. Use an absorbent to clean up spills in the lab to prevent accidents. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "absorbent" in English means: Able to soak up liquids easily., Having the power or capacity to absorb something, such as light, energy, or sound..

The phonetic transcription of "absorbent" is /əbˈzɔː.bənt/ in British English and /əbˈzɔːr.bənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "absorbent": spongy, porous, permeable, receptive.

Example usage of "absorbent": "This towel is very absorbent, it dries quickly.". More examples on the page.