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also absorbant
as in thirsty
able to soak up liquids especially readily
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Dorai home's products are made from diatomaceous earth, which is a naturally absorbent material.
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
Shoppers note that the rug is thick, absorbent, and soft to the touch.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Dry the Garment Lay the garment flat on a thick, absorbent towel and roll it up to remove the extra water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Made of 100 percent long-staple Turkish cotton, the bath towels are durable and super absorbent, yet still smooth and soft.
—Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
Shoppers note that the rug is thick, absorbent, and soft to the touch.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Dry the Garment Lay the garment flat on a thick, absorbent towel and roll it up to remove the extra water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Made of 100 percent long-staple Turkish cotton, the bath towels are durable and super absorbent, yet still smooth and soft.
—Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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