| 释义 |
ab·sorb·ent
I. \-bənt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin absorbent-, absorbens, present participle of absorbēre to absorb — more at absorb
: having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb
< as absorbent as a sponge >
II. noun
(-s)
1. : a substance that absorbs (as starch in pharmaceutical compounds) : a means of absorption
< surgical dressings used as absorbents >
2. : a liquid (as a petroleum oil) used in separating gases or volatile substances (as gasoline) in gas manufacture and petroleum refining |