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absorbent

UK
/əbˈzɔːb.ənt/
US
/əbˈzɔrbənt/

Translations

absorbentnoun
absorbents
pl
UK
/əbˈzɔː.bənt/
US
/əbˈzɔr.bənt/
absorbantSurtout dans un contexte technique ou matériel.
The sponge is an excellent absorbent for cleaning up spills.
L’éponge est un excellent absorbant pour nettoyer les liquides renversés.
absorbentadjective
more absorbent
Comp.
most absorbent
Super.
UK
/əbˈzɔːb.ənt/
US
/əbˈzɔrbənt/
The absorbent towel quickly dried the spilled water on the floor.
La serviette absorbante a rapidement séché l’eau renversée sur le sol.
Additional translations
absorbantAu sens figuré, pour une personne ou un esprit qui retient facilement des idées ou des informations.
Synonyms
spongy
permeable
soaking
sucking
sorbent
Antonyms
nonabsorbent

Definitions

absorbentnoun
A material having the capacity or tendency to absorb another substance.
The sponge is an excellent absorbent for cleaning up spills.
absorbentadjective
Capable of soaking up liquid easily.
The absorbent towel quickly dried the spilled water on the floor.
Able to take in ideas or information quickly; mentally receptive.
Children possess remarkably absorbent minds, soaking up languages with ease.
Capable of absorbing energy, heat, light, or sound.
The studio's absorbent panels help to cut down on echo and external noise.
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