absorbable
/əb'sɔ:bəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being absorbed: Describes something that can be taken in, soaked up, or assimilated, typically by a porous material, a living organism, or a system.
Usage
The word "absorbable" is used to describe the property of a substance that allows it to be taken in. It is commonly used in scientific, medical, and technical contexts.
Examples
- Adjective:
- This sponge is made of a highly absorbable material.
- The new medication uses an absorbable form of iron that is easier for the body to process.
- Not all nutrients in food are equally absorbable by the human digestive system.
Advanced Usage
- "Readily absorbable": Easily or quickly taken in.
- Vitamin C in its pure form is more readily absorbable than from some fruits.
Variants and Related Words
- Absorb (verb): To take in or soak up.
- Absorption (noun): The process of being absorbed.
- Absorbent (adjective): Having the ability to absorb.
- Bioabsorbable (adjective): Capable of being absorbed by the body, often used for medical implants like sutures.
Synonyms
- Assimilable: Capable of being absorbed and integrated.
- Soakable: Capable of being soaked up (less common).
- Permeable: Allowing liquids or gases to pass through (related concept).
Antonyms
- Nonabsorbable: Not capable of being absorbed.
- Impermeable: Not allowing fluids to pass through.
- Repellent: Tending to repel or resist absorption.
Adjective
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capable of being absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface
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