absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
əb-ˈsȯr-bənt 
-ˈzȯr-
variants
or less commonly absorbant
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
absorbent
noun
or less commonly absorbant
Examples of absorbent in a Sentence
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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The Super Zero technique developed in Japan uses twisting and hydrothermal treatments to create airy yarns that are more absorbent and fluffier.
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Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2024
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The soft, absorbent material of the headband gently holds hair back, while the wrist washband prevents water from dripping down arms during face cleansing.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
The 16 by 26-inch towels are absorbent, soft, and attractive, according to reviews.
—Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2024
The striped towels come in a slew of fun colors, and hundreds of shoppers gave them a perfect rating, with people praising them for being absorbent, lightweight, and durable.
Check out the rest of our top picks below, and then head to the Amazon outlet to shop more deals under $10.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
The soft, absorbent material of the headband gently holds hair back, while the wrist washband prevents water from dripping down arms during face cleansing.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
The 16 by 26-inch towels are absorbent, soft, and attractive, according to reviews.
—Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
əb-ˈsȯr-bənt
-ˈzȯr-
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
absorbency
noun
əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē
-ˈzȯr-
absorbent
noun
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