Synonym of absorbent

plural of absorbence

(obsolete) To absorb, swallow up

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of absorbeate

simple past tense and past participle of absorbeate

present participle of absorbeate

plural of absorbent paper

Cotton which has had its fatty matter removed to become capable of absorbing liquids; cotton wool.

A soft paper especially made for the absorbing of liquids.

(painting) A ground prepared for a picture, chiefly with distemper or watercolours, by which the oil is absorbed and a brilliancy is imparted to the colours.