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Word: Absorptive
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from Latin absorpt- past participle of absorbere absorb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əbˈzɔːptɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
capable of absorbing energy, a liquid, or another substance
Short Definition:capable of absorbing light, heat, etc.
Examples:- material having a high absorptive capacity
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