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absorbent

[əbˈsɔːrbənt]

absorbent Definition

  • 1able to soak up liquid easily
  • 2a material or substance that is able to soak up liquid easily

Using absorbent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absorbent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sponge is very absorbent and can soak up a lot of water.

  • Example

    The paper towel is made of an absorbent material that can clean up spills quickly.

  • Example

    The diaper has an absorbent lining that keeps the baby dry.

absorbent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for absorbent

Antonyms for absorbent

Phrases with absorbent

  • a material used to clean up oil spills

    Example

    The crew used oil absorbent pads to clean up the spill.

  • a material used to absorb moisture or humidity

    Example

    Silica gel packets are commonly used as moisture absorbents in packaging.

  • a material used to reduce or eliminate sound reflections or echoes

    Example

    Acoustic foam panels are commonly used as sound absorbents in recording studios.

Origins of absorbent

from Latin 'absorbentem', present participle of 'absorbere', meaning 'to swallow up'

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Summary: absorbent in Brief

'Absorbent' [əbˈsɔːrbənt] refers to the ability of a material or substance to soak up liquid easily. It is often used to describe spongy or porous materials, such as the lining of a diaper or a paper towel. 'Absorbent' extends into phrases like 'oil absorbent,' 'moisture absorbent,' and 'sound absorbent,' which denote materials used for specific purposes. Synonyms include 'spongy,' 'porous,' and 'thirsty.'