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SORPTIVE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word sorptive. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word sorptive. (close relations)
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absorptive

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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

Alternatives for ABSORBENT

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