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Adjective(1) (2) having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up (liquids)(3) capable of physically taking in a liquid
Noun(1) (2) a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

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(1) Layer very wet, sloppy materials (fruit wastes, etc.) with absorbent ingredients such as sawdust or shredded dry leaves.(2) For successful printing, you need paint of the right consistency (not too thick, not too thin), absorbent paper and plenty of newspaper to cover your floors!(3) After doing several areas, dry off excess moisture with soft absorbent cloths or towels, which can be laundered and reused.(4) Hensen says absorbent fibres successfully soaked up the bulk of the oil that covered the dam like a sheet last week.(5) The bottom of the cage was covered with absorbent paper; this paper was soaked with distilled water three times per week.(6) I don't know the technical term, but it is kitty litter and acts as an absorbent for your skin's oils.(7) Two poly-GaN UV sensors were set under a display window consisting of a thin methylmethacrylate plate without a UV absorbent .(8) If necessary, wipe your lens with a dry, lint-free absorbent cloth.(9) The absorbent article includes a liquid permeable cover, a liquid-impermeable baffle and an absorbent enclosed by the cover and the baffle to form a pad.(10) This drying technique involves the use of an absorbent which desiccates the rose by transferring the moisture from the petals to another medium.(11) Clothing should be light-colored and lightweight and limited to one layer of absorbent material to facilitate evaporation of sweat.(12) Licata is currently concentrating on feather fiber's unusually high potential as an absorbent of heavy metals.(13) Blot excess oils with an absorbent paper towel or terry cloth rags.(14) At the priority date, the commonest absorbent was what is referred to as cellulosic fluff or fluff pulp.(15) Oxygen can be added to the atmosphere and carbon dioxide removed using a chemical absorbent .(16) Green campaigners say home laundered cloth nappies save parents money and they are made mostly from natural fabrics while disposable nappies are made of paper pulp, absorbent chemicals and plastic.
Synonyms
Adjective
1. porous
2. spongy
4. permeable
5. pervious
7. spongiform


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