absorbent

Example Sentences

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Walk around it, and the shifting, light-reflective and -absorbent white forms create an uncanny illusion of the pillar in jumpy, unstable motion.

From Los Angeles Times

Replacing insulation with less absorbent materials may avert the need for major renovations.

From Washington Post

It said shoreline response teams are still spreading an absorbent material made from peat moss to soak up oil from marsh grasses.

From Seattle Times

Crews with boats and absorbent boom moved quickly to try to contain and suck up the latest spill.

From Seattle Times

Each set includes two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths in soft, absorbent cotton terry.

From Seattle Times