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
Intense rainfall during droughts is dangerous because parched ground becomes less absorbent and more prone to runoff and landslides.
From New York Times
Towels made of natural fibers are the most absorbent, according to experts.
From Washington Post
One sector Rowe is eager to highlight is environmental jobs, like visiting a biochar maker that turns scrap lumber into highly absorbent charcoal fertilizer.
From Seattle Times
“I’m a huge fan of 100 percent organic cotton towels, because they are absorbent and quickly soak up water,” says Betsy Cribb, homes and features editor at Southern Living.
From Washington Post
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