variants 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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Recent Examples of absorbent How to Remove Grease or Oil Stains from Leather To remove oily or greasy stains on leather or suede material, use an absorbent powder like cornstarch or talcum powder to pull the oily splotch out of the leather. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 At a solid 24% off, this super absorbent set of four (which is beloved by our team) is still an easy add-to-cart. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024 Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil on an absorbent material, such as a cotton ball, tissue, or pillowcase. Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024 Eucalyptus pulp, which is imported from Brazil, contains short fibers that make toilet paper soft and absorbent. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for absorbent 

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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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