absorpt

/əbˈsɔrpt/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of absorb, to take in or soak up (liquid, etc.)

“The sponge was absorpt in seconds from the spilled juice.”

2. noun

a variant of absorption, especially of a gas or liquid into a solid or liquid

“The rate of absorpt was crucial in the chemical reaction.”

Synonyms

  • absorbed
  • imbibed
  • soaked

Antonyms

  • emitted
  • released