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absorbent
noun
(ab-sorb-ent)
a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
Synonyms:
absorbent material,
absorbent
adjective
(ab-sorb-ent)
having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
Synonyms:
absorptive
,
Antonyms:
nonabsorbent
,
Examples:
As absorbent as a sponge.
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absorbent
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absorbent material
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hygroscopic
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absorptive
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spongy
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assimilative
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thirsty
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assimilating
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absorbefacient
,
assimilatory
,
sorbefacient
,
protective
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tampons
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gauze
,
absorbing
,
uptake
,
immersive
,
absorbency
,
sorbent
,
adhesive
,
wicking
,
sponge
,
polyurethane
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nonwoven
,
polypropylene
,
adsorbent
,
silicone rubber
,
elastomeric
,
coating
,
foams
,
nylon
,
insulative
,
repellent
,
petrolatum
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ripstop
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polyesters
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polyvinyl
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silicone
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paper toweling
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carnauba wax
,
silica gel
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prewash
,
polymer
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axle grease
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bristle brush
,
polyisoprene
,
exfoliant
,
latex
,
rust inhibitor
,
washables
,
sealant
,
humectants
,
melamine resin
,
fibers
,
sealable
,
urethane
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fiberfill
,
absorbers
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ptfe
,
liquid
,
peroxides
,
calcium hydroxide
,
moisturizing
,
lotion
,
absorbent cotton
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repellency
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supplex
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huckaback
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glues
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antifouling
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emollients
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activated charcoal
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towelette
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hydrated lime
,
laminate
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sweet almond
,
terry cloth
,
castile soap
,
polyvinyl acetate
,
spongiopilin
,
sphagnum
,
granulate
,
emulsion
,
nitrile
,
plasticiser
,
detergents
,
gel
,
degrease
,
repellence
,
topcoats
,
phenolic resin
,
cleanser
,
loofa
,
saran wrap
,
stains
,
water soluble
,
underlays
,
zirconium oxide
,
undercoat
,
antiperspirant
,
viscoelastic
,
absorbent
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