Absorbent: meaning, definitions and examples

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absorbent

 

[ ษ™bหˆsษ”หrbษ™nt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

material usage

A material that has the ability to soak up liquid or moisture. Absorbents are commonly used in products like diapers, paper towels, and sponges.

Synonyms

soaker, sorbent, sponge

Examples of usage

  • The absorbent in these diapers keeps the baby's skin dry.
  • Our kitchen paper towels are very absorbent and durable.
Context #2 | Adjective

ability description

Having the quality of absorbing or soaking up liquid easily. Something that is absorbent is able to take in and retain moisture.

Synonyms

absorptive, porous, spongy

Examples of usage

  • This sponge is very absorbent and can clean up spills quickly.
  • The fabric of this towel is highly absorbent, making it perfect for drying dishes.

Translations

Translations of the word "absorbent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น absorvente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‹เคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช saugfรคhig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyerap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะปะธะฝะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chล‚onny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธๅŽๆ€งใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absorbant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ absorbente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํก์ˆ˜์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ savรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ savรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๆฐด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vpojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleypinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–าฃั–ั€ะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒœแƒ—แƒฅแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sorbent

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ absorbente

Etymology

The word 'absorbent' originated from the Latin word 'absorbere', which means 'to swallow up'. The concept of absorbent materials has been around for centuries, with ancient civilizations using materials like sponges and cloth to soak up liquids. Over time, the development of synthetic materials has led to the creation of more advanced absorbents for various applications.

See also: absorb, absorbable, absorbed, absorber, absorbing, absorbingly, absorption.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,536, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.