absorbent

• Beschreibt einen Stoff oder ein Material, das Flüssigkeit oder Feuchtigkeit leicht aufnehmen und festhalten kann; auch im übertragenen Sinne für Aufnahmefähigkeit.

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

1. Capable of soaking up liquidsB1formal

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

   saugfähig

   • 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.

   Synonymeabsorptivepermeableporousspongythirsty

   Antonymeimpermeablenonabsorbentrepellentwaterproof

2. Able to take in energy or substancesB2formalscientific

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

   Fähig zur Aufnahme

   • 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.

   Synonymeabsorptivepermeableporoussoakingspongythirsty

   Antonymeimpermeablenonabsorbentrepellent

• Substantiv, das einen Stoff oder ein Material bezeichnet, das die Fähigkeit hat, Flüssigkeiten, Gase oder Energie aufzusaugen bzw. aufzunehmen.

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

1. Material that absorbsB2formal

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

   Absorptionsmittel

   • 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.

   Synonymeabsorberblottersorbentsponge

2. Capable of soaking upB2formal

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

   Absorbierend

   • 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.

   Synonymeabsorptivepermeableporousspongy

   Antonymeimpermeablenonabsorbentrepellentwaterproof