SORPTIVE Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word sorptive. (close relations)
absorptive
Best Alternative Words for SORPTIVE
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absorbent | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) noun • a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance | ||||||||
absorptive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) | ||||||||
adsorbent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface noun • a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance | ||||||||
bibulous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol | ||||||||
imbibing | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of consuming liquids | ||||||||
permeable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
thirsty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • feeling a need or desire to drink adjective satellite • needing moisture • (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous • able to take in large quantities of moisture |