An absorbent substance. In figurative context.
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释义 | the world > matter > liquid > dryness > [noun] > making dry > drying by specific method > absorbent substance (6) sucker1605 An absorbent substance. In figurative context. absorbent1698 A substance, object, etc., that absorbs or is capable of absorbing something (esp. liquid). In early use also (Medicine and Chemistry): †an… saturant1755 An absorbent substance or structure. Cf. absorbent, adj. 1. Obsolete. rare. kitchen paper?1782 (a) (originally) waxed or greaseproof paper used for wrapping food (now rare);(b) (British) absorbent paper on a roll which can be torn off in… absorbefacient1833 An agent that causes or facilitates absorption. kitchen roll1931 (as a mass noun) absorbent paper on a roll which can be torn off in sheets; a sheet of such paper typically used in the home for wiping up spills… |
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