absorbent [noun]

Definition of absorbent:

a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

Synonyms of absorbent:

● Absorbent material

● Absorptive

● Absorbing

● Absorber

● Absorption

● Absorbant

● Bibulous


Opposite/Antonyms of absorbent:

● Resistant

● Nonabsorbent

● Impermeable

● Impervious

● Waterproof

● Close

● Impregnable


Sentence/Example of absorbent:

The second is as an industrial absorbent of heavy metals in soil and water.