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absorbent

/əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/

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noun

Absorbens, Aufsauger

Anything which absorbs.

Examples :

"The paper towel was a very effective absorbent, quickly soaking up the spilled juice. "

Das Papiertuch war ein sehr effektives Absorbens und saugte den verschütteten Saft schnell auf.

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noun

Absorptionsgefäße

(pluralized) The vessels by which the processes of absorption are carried on, as the lymphatics in animals, the extremities of the roots in plants.

Examples :

"The absorbent in the plant's roots quickly absorbed the water from the soil. "

Die Absorptionsgefäße in den Wurzeln der Pflanze absorbierten das Wasser aus dem Boden schnell.

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noun

Absorbens, Absorptionsmittel

Any substance which absorbs and neutralizes acid fluid in the stomach and bowels, as magnesia, chalk, etc.; also a substance, e.g., iodine, which acts on the absorbent vessels so as to reduce enlarged and indurated parts.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed an absorbent to neutralize the acid in her stomach after the spicy meal. "

Der Arzt verschrieb ein Absorptionsmittel, um die Säure in ihrem Magen nach dem scharfen Essen zu neutralisieren.

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noun

Absorptionsmittel

A liquid used in the process of separating gases or volatile liquids, in oil refining.

Examples :

"The oil refinery used a special absorbent to remove the volatile solvents from the crude oil. "

Die Ölraffinerie verwendete ein spezielles Absorptionsmittel, um die flüchtigen Lösungsmittel aus dem Rohöl zu entfernen.

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adjective

Saugfähig, aufsaugend

Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive.

Examples :

"Those paper towels were amazingly absorbent. That was quite a spill."

Diese Papiertücher waren erstaunlich saugfähig. Das war eine ziemliche Verschüttung.

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