absorbent

Describes a material that is able to soak up liquid easily.

ruОписывает материал, который способен легко впитывать жидкость.esDescribe un material que es capaz de absorber líquidos con facilidad.frQualifie un matériau capable d'absorber facilement un liquide, c'est-à-dire de le retenir en son sein.deBeschreibt einen Stoff oder ein Material, das Flüssigkeit oder Feuchtigkeit leicht aufnehmen und festhalten kann; auch im übertragenen Sinne für Aufnahmefähigkeit.ptDescreve um material ou substância capaz de absorver facilmente líquidos ou outras substâncias; também pode se referir a algo com essa propriedade de retenção.zh形容能吸收液体、气体或其他物质的材料，也可指能吸取知识或信息的人或事物。arيصف مادة قادرة على امتصاص السوائل أو الغازات بسهولة، أو قابلة للتشرب والاستيعاب.

1. Capable of soaking up liquids B1 formal

   Describes a material that can take in or soak up liquids or moisture effectively.

   • Paper towels are highly absorbent and great for cleaning spills.
   • The absorbent sponge quickly soaked up the water from the counter.
   • Cotton is a very absorbent fabric, making it ideal for towels.

   ruВпитывающийesabsorbentefrQui absorbe les liquidesdesaugfähigptAbsorventezh吸水性arماصّ

   Synonyme: absorptivepermeableporousspongythirsty

   Antonyme: impermeablenonabsorbentrepellentwaterproof

2. Able to take in energy or substances B2 formal scientific

   Having the ability to take in or soak up energy, such as sound or light, or other substances.

   • Acoustic panels are made from absorbent materials that reduce noise.
   • The absorbent surface of the solar panel captures sunlight efficiently.
   • Certain types of clay are absorbent and can trap pollutants.

   ruСпособный поглощатьesabsorbentefrabsorbant (qui absorbe)deFähig zur AufnahmeptCapaz de absorverzh能吸收的arقادر على الامتصاص

   Synonyme: absorptivepermeableporoussoakingspongythirsty

   Antonyme: impermeablenonabsorbentrepellent

• more absorbent comparative form
• most absorbent superlative form

A noun referring to a material that has the capacity or tendency to absorb another substance, such as liquids or energy.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее материал, обладающий способностью или склонностью поглощать другое вещество, например жидкости или энергию.esSustancia o material que tiene la capacidad de absorber o retener otro cuerpo, como líquidos o energía.frNom désignant un matériau ou une substance capable d'absorber ou d'imbiber un autre corps, tel qu'un liquide ou de l'énergie.deSubstantiv, das einen Stoff oder ein Material bezeichnet, das die Fähigkeit hat, Flüssigkeiten, Gase oder Energie aufzusaugen bzw. aufzunehmen.ptSubstantivo que designa um material com capacidade ou tendência de absorver outra substância, como líquidos ou energia.zh指能够吸收或吸附其他物质（如液体、气体或能量）的材料或物质。也指具有吸收能力的物品。arاسم يشير إلى مادة قادرة على امتصاص أو استيعاب مواد أخرى، كالسوائل أو الطاقة أو الغازات.

1. Material that absorbs B2 formal

   A substance or material that has the ability to soak up or take in another substance, such as a liquid or energy.

   • Cotton is a natural absorbent used in towels.
   • The spill was cleaned up using a special industrial absorbent.
   • Diapers contain a super-absorbent polymer to lock in moisture.

   ruАбсорбентesMaterial absorbentefrabsorbantdeAbsorptionsmittelptAbsorventezh吸收剂arمادة ماصة

   Synonyme: absorberblottersorbentsponge

2. Capable of soaking up B2 formal

   Having the property or capacity to absorb or soak up something, like liquids or energy.

   • This sponge is highly absorbent and can hold a lot of water.
   • The material is designed to be absorbent for cleaning purposes.
   • Absorbent pads are used in packaging to protect fragile items.

   ruВпитывающийesQue absorbefrabsorbantdeAbsorbierendptAbsorventezh吸收性的arماصّ

   Synonyme: absorptivepermeableporousspongy

   Antonyme: impermeablenonabsorbentrepellentwaterproof

• absorbents plural form
• absorbents' possessive plural form
• absorbent's possessive singular form