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also absorbant
as in thirsty
able to soak up liquids especially readily
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Gel blasters are usually seen as a safer option compared to BB guns because the absorbent beads used for ammunition are soft and non-toxic.
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Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Cover the remaining wax with paper towels or absorbent brown paper, and then use a warm iron on top of the paper to melt and remove the remaining wax.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
The fabric’s long fibers are highly absorbent, effectively wicking water away from the body, and drying quickly after use, ensuring your towel is bone dry in time for your next use.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Crafted from the finest, most absorbent materials, at 1.5 times bulkier than any comparable towel, this towel completely envelops with a cocoon of unmatched comfort.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Cover the remaining wax with paper towels or absorbent brown paper, and then use a warm iron on top of the paper to melt and remove the remaining wax.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
The fabric’s long fibers are highly absorbent, effectively wicking water away from the body, and drying quickly after use, ensuring your towel is bone dry in time for your next use.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Crafted from the finest, most absorbent materials, at 1.5 times bulkier than any comparable towel, this towel completely envelops with a cocoon of unmatched comfort.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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