Overview of noun absorbent

The noun absorbent has 1 sense

• absorbent material, absorbent -- (a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance)

Overview of adj absorbent

The adj absorbent has 1 sense

• absorbent, absorptive -- (having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.); "as absorbent as a sponge")