Absorbent — synonyms, absorbent antonyms, definition

1. absorbent (Adjective)

1 synonym
absorptive
1 antonym
nonabsorbent
1 definition

absorbent (Adjective) — Having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.). ex. "as absorbent as a sponge"

1 see also
absorbency

2. absorbent (Noun)

1 synonym
absorbent material
1 definition

absorbent (Noun) — A material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance.

2 types of
sorbent sorbent material
4 types
absorbent cotton absorber cotton wool sponge