What does absorbent mean?

having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.); "as absorbent as a sponge" a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

What part of speech is absorbent?

Absorbent is an adjective and a noun.

How many definitions does absorbent have?

Absorbent has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

Absorbent Definition & Meaning

absorbent

adjective

having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.); "as absorbent as a sponge"

noun

a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

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Frequently asked questions

What does absorbent mean?: having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.); "as absorbent as a sponge" a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
What part of speech is absorbent?: Absorbent is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does absorbent have?: Absorbent has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).