ABSORBENT Synonyms
There are 8 synonyms of the word
absorbent.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word absorbent. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word absorbent. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ABSORBENT
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absorbefacient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • inducing or promoting absorption | ||||||||
absorbing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • capable of arousing and holding the attention | ||||||||
bibulous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol | ||||||||
imbibing | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of consuming liquids | ||||||||
porous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of pores or vessels or holes adjective satellite • able to absorb fluids • allowing passage in and out | ||||||||
spongy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility • like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed | ||||||||
absorptive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) | ||||||||
absorbent material | nounn | |||||||
noun • a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance |
Best Hypernyms For ABSORBENT
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
absorbent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
sorbent
Phrases (1)
sorbent material