absorbent absorbent /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

adjective

1. Having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)  ( absorbent , absorptive )
   having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
    As absorbent as a sponge
   as absorbent as a sponge
   

noun

1. A material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance  ( absorbent , absorbent material )
   a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance