nonabsorbent
bənt, -ˈzɔr- noun
2.
something that absorbs: Tons of high-powered absorbents were needed to clean up the oil spill.
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absorbent (əbˈsɔːbənt, -ˈzɔː-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | able to absorb |
| —n | |
| 2. | a substance that absorbs |
| ab'sorbency | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
absorbent
1718 for both adj. and n., from L. absorbentem (nom. absorbens), prp. of absorbere (see absorb).
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absorbent ab·sorb·ent (əb-sôr'bənt, -zôr'-)
adj.
Capable of absorption; able to absorb.
ab·sorb'ent n.
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