absorptive

Synonyms:

absorbent

absorbefacient, sorbefacient

inducing or promoting absorption

assimilating, assimilative, assimilatory

capable of taking (gas, light, or liquids) into a solution

hygroscopic

absorbing moisture (as from the air)

receptive

able to absorb liquid (not repellent)

shock-absorbent

having the capacity to absorb the energy of an impact

spongelike, spongy

like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed

thirsty

able to take in large quantities of moisture

Antonyms:

nonabsorbent, nonabsorptive

not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)

repellent, resistant

incapable of absorbing or mixing with

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