absorbent
n.a substance that can soak up and hold a lot of liquid or gas. You often see this in medical contexts when talking about materials that clean wounds.
n.a substance capable of taking in and retaining a large quantity of liquid or gas. Often used in technical or medical contexts to describe materials used for cleaning or filtration.
“The bandage is highly absorbent.”
“The surgeon used an absorbent gauze to soak up the blood and keep the surgical site clean.”
“In industrial applications, the absorbent material must be replaced frequently to ensure it continues to function effectively without becoming saturated and losing its structural integrity.”
From Latin absorbēns, present active participle of absorbeō (“absorb”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.