absorb+-ent

• (UK) IPA^(key): /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/or /əbˈzɔː.bn̩t/
• (US) IPA^(key): /æbˈsɔr.bn̩t/or /æbˈzɔr.bn̩t/or /əbˈsɔr.bn̩t/or /əbˈzɔr.bn̩t/

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1. If something is absorbent, it can soak up liquid.
   • Synonym: absorptive

   Sponges are absorbent.