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absorptive

adj.
C1 Advanced ab·sorp·tive

adj. describing something that takes in or holds onto a substance, like a sponge taking in water.

adj. capable of taking in or holding onto a substance, such as a liquid or gas. Often used in technical contexts to describe materials or biological processes.


SIMPLE

The soil has an absorptive quality that helps it hold water.

CONTEXTUAL

The new fabric is highly absorptive, making it ideal for athletic wear that needs to wick away sweat.

COMPLEX

The lining of the small intestine is covered in villi to maximize its absorptive surface area, allowing for the efficient uptake of nutrients from the digestive tract.

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Origin

From absorb + -tive.

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