absorbent

• Qualifie un matériau capable d'absorber facilement un liquide, c'est-à-dire de le retenir en son sein.

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.

   Qui absorbe les liquides

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsorptivepermeableporousspongythirsty

   Antonymesimpermeablenonabsorbentrepellentwaterproof

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.

   absorbant (qui absorbe)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsorptivepermeableporoussoakingspongythirsty

   Antonymesimpermeablenonabsorbentrepellent

• Nom désignant un matériau ou une substance capable d'absorber ou d'imbiber un autre corps, tel qu'un liquide ou de l'énergie.

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.

   absorbant

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsorberblottersorbentsponge

2. Capable of soaking upB2formal

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

   absorbant

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsorptivepermeableporousspongy

   Antonymesimpermeablenonabsorbentrepellentwaterproof