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Synonyms for absorbent
æbˈsɔr bənt, -ˈzɔr-ab·sorbent

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  1. absorbent material, absorbentadjective

    a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

    Synonyms:
    absorbent material

    Antonyms:
    nonabsorbent, resistant, nonabsorptive, repellent

  2. absorbent, absorptiveadjective

    having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)

    "as absorbent as a sponge"

    Synonyms:
    absorptive

    Antonyms:
    nonabsorbent, repellent, nonabsorptive, resistant

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  1. absorbentadjective

    Synonyms:
    absorbing, imbibing

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  1. absorbentadjective

    Synonyms:
    absorbtive, absorbing, bibulous

PPDB, the paraphrase database0.0 / 0 votes

  1. List of paraphrases for "absorbent":

    gauze, absorptive, immersive, protective

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