English Explanatory Dictionary

absorbable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
noun
  1. A material that can be absorbed.

Pronunciation

/əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ /əbˈzɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-absorbable.wav

Word forms

absorbable more absorbable most absorbable absorbables

Etymology

From absorb + -able. First attested in the late 18th century.

Derived words

absorbably bioabsorbable inabsorbable nonabsorbable reabsorbable unabsorbable
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