Sorbent

n.

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An absorbent.

Noun

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sorbent - a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption Synonyms: sorbent material

absorbent, absorbent material, adsorbent, adsorbent material, material, sorb, sorbent material, stuff, take up