Word
absorbable
Phoneticsab·sorbable
UK/ɐbsˈɔːbəbəl/
Science
Definition
adj. able to be taken into the body or a material. You use this to describe things like medicine or nutrients that your body can use.
adj. capable of being taken into the body or a substance through a physical or chemical process. Often used in medical or technical contexts to describe materials that can be ingested or integrated.
Examples
“The doctor prescribed an absorbable tablet for the pain.”
“The surgeon used an absorbable suture that would eventually dissolve inside the patient's body.”
“The new fertilizer contains absorbable minerals that are released slowly into the soil, ensuring that the plants receive a steady supply of nutrients throughout the growing season.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor prescribed an absorbable tablet for the pain.”
contextual
“The surgeon used an absorbable suture that would eventually dissolve inside the patient's body.”
complex
“The new fertilizer contains absorbable minerals that are released slowly into the soil, ensuring that the plants receive a steady supply of nutrients throughout the growing season.”
Etymology
From absorb + -able. First attested in the late 18th century.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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