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Absorbent as an adjective means capable of absorbing heat, light, moisture, etc.; tending to absorb.

how much the said item (toilet paper) will soak up usually used in adverts to show how absorbent the roll is

Absorbent as a noun is a generic term that refers to any substance that absorbs.

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10y ago

Absorption has two basic definitions. Absorption is the processes in which one object absorbs another thing or is absorbed by another thing. Absorption can also be defined as the state of being engrossed in something.

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Sponges, paper towels, cloth towels, and cotton balls are all examples of things that are absorbent. These materials are able to soak up and retain liquids effectively.

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15y ago

absorbent material: a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

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8y ago

example; sponge has the capability to 'suck' fluids.

this is possible because of the large spaces in the sponge itself

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10y ago

Examples include steel and keyboards.

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