absorbent

[ab-sawr-buhnt, -zawr-] / æbˈsɔr bənt, -ˈzɔr- /

ADJECTIVE

capable of physically taking in a liquid

Synonyms

STRONG

absorptive dry imbibing

WEAK

bibulous penetrable permeable porous pregnable retentive spongy thirsty

Antonyms

WEAK

impermeable

Example Sentences

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Sued-Chemie, a maker of catalysts and absorbants, declined to comment, while a Mitsubishi Chemical spokesman said he had not heard of the matter and the other possible bidders declined to comment.

From Reuters • Jan. 20, 2011