resorbent

/rɪˈsɔrbənt/

Definitions

1. noun

capable of resorbing, especially a material or substance that can absorb and assimilate something, such as a gas or a liquid, into itself.

“The resorbent material was used to clean up the oil spill by absorbing the liquid into its pores.”

Synonyms

  • absorbent
  • adsorbent

Antonyms

  • impermeable
  • non-absorbent