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absorbent

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ab·sor·bent /əbˈsɔːbənt, -ˈzɔː- $ -ɔːr-/ adjective  TAKE something FROM SOMEWHEREmaterial that is absorbent is able to take in liquids easily 〔材料〕易吸收(液体)的 OPP non-absorbent absorbent kitchen paper 吸水性强的厨房用纸
Examples from the Corpus
absorbentViscose rayon is commonly used in tampons because it is highly absorbent and can be compressed for use in slimmer tampons.Anti-static absorbent cloths are available for use with tank cleaning preparations, and Quick Wipes for tank interiors.absorbent diapersThe best thing to do is to put down absorbent floor covering in those rooms.Acrylic, emulsion and gesso grounds tend to be more absorbent than oil and alkyd grounds.Other widely used tampons produced by Tambrands and other companies are made with absorbent viscose rayon and cotton.If the carpet is slightly soiled get an absorbent white cloth, a quality shampoo and warm water.
ab·sor·bent adjectiveChineseSyllable
absorbent that material able Corpus to take in liquids is is easily


absorbent
absorbent /əbˈsɔːbənt, -ˈzɔː- $ -ɔːr-/ adjective
material that is absorbent is able to take in liquids easily
   OPP  non-absorbent:
    absorbent kitchen paper


ab·sorb·entBrE /əbˈzɔːbənt/ 🔊NAmE /əbˈzɔːrbənt/ 🔊BrE /əbˈsɔːbənt/ 🔊NAmE /əbˈsɔːrbənt/ 🔊 adjectiveable to take in sth easily, especially liquid 易吸收(液体等)的absorbent paper/materials 吸水纸;吸收性材料 ab·sorb·ency BrE /əbˈzɔːbənsi/ 🔊NAmE /əbˈzɔːrbənsi/ 🔊BrE /əbˈsɔːbənsi/ 🔊NAmE /əbˈsɔːrbənsi/ 🔊 noun [uncountable]