absorptive

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/əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv/

adjective
Able to take in or soak up.

absorptive in a sentence

  • “The sponge is highly absorptive for spills.”
  • “The absorptive material quickly soaked up the spill.”
  • “The towel's absorptive quality made drying off easy.”

What does “absorptive” mean?

absorptive (adjective) means able to take in or soak up.. It is pronounced /əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "absorptive" mean?
absorptive (adjective) means: Able to take in or soak up.
How do you pronounce "absorptive"?
"absorptive" is pronounced /əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "absorptive" in a sentence?
Here is "absorptive" used in a sentence: The sponge is highly absorptive for spills.

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