22 Synonyms for Absorbent: assimilation

absorbent (22 synonym found)

Absorbent has 22 synonyms. The top synonyms for absorbent are assimilation, adsorbent, sponge, infiltration, absorption, percolation, osmosis, adsorption and 14 more. Another word for absorbent is assimilation. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for absorbent?

A common synonym for absorbent is assimilation. Other synonyms include adsorbent, sponge, infiltration, absorption.

How many synonyms does absorbent have?

Absorbent has 22 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does absorbent mean?

(adj): Absorbing; swallowing; absorptive Example: "those paper towels were amazingly absorbent.

Definition of absorbent:

(adj) : Absorbing; swallowing; absorptive

"those paper towels were amazingly absorbent. That was quite a spill."

(n) : anything which absorbs; any substance which absorbs and neutralizes acid fluid in the stomach and bowels, as magnesia, chalk, etc.; also a substance, e.g., iodine, which acts on the absorbent vessels so as to reduce enlarged and indurated parts

"the ocean, itself a bad absorbent of heat. -- Charles Darwin"

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