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absorbent in Dutch

absorbent in Dutch is absorberend, opzuigend, wateropnemend — absorbent means able to soak up liquid easily.

absorbent in Dutch

absorberend
adj
Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
opzuigend
adj
Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
wateropnemend
adj
Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
absorbens
noun
Anything which absorbs. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

What does "absorbent" mean?

  1. adj Able to soak up liquid easily.
    "Choose an absorbent material for the baby's changing mat."
  2. noun A substance used specifically for soaking up liquid.
    "Kitty litter works well as a cheap absorbent for spills."
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absorbent in a sentence

  • Choose an absorbent material for the baby's changing mat.
  • Kitty litter works well as a cheap absorbent for spills.

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What is "absorbent" in Dutch?

"absorbent" in Dutch is absorberend, opzuigend, wateropnemend. absorbent means: Able to soak up liquid easily.

How do you use "absorbent" in a sentence?

Example: "Choose an absorbent material for the baby's changing mat." In Dutch, "absorbent" is absorberend, opzuigend, wateropnemend.

Are there other ways to say "absorbent" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "absorbent": absorberend, opzuigend, wateropnemend, absorbens.

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