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absorbent

/æbˈsɔrbənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does absorbent mean?

adjective

Able to absorb or capable of absorbing something, such as liquid or moisture.

Example

"The absorbent material in the baby's diaper helped to keep him dry."

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