absorbent

adjective/ɐbsuɾˈvẽtɨ/medium

ab·sor·ven·te

Definitions

1Having the ability to absorb liquids or other substances.

Cotton is a very absorbent material.

Use an absorbent cloth to clean up the spill.

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ant

Common collocations

absorbent paperabsorbent materialabsorbent capacity

2Feminine hygiene product used during menstruation.

She bought a box of sanitary pads at the pharmacy.

Tampons are a common alternative.

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sanitary padmaxi padpanty liner

Do latim 'absorbens, absorbentis', particípio presente de 'absorbere'.