noun🔗ShareAbsorbens, AufsaugerAnything which absorbs."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.materialsubstancechemistryphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbsorptionsgefäße(pluralized) The vessels by which the processes of absorption are carried on, as the lymphatics in animals, the extremities of the roots in plants."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.physiologyorgananatomybiologyplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbsorbens, AbsorptionsmittelAny 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."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.medicinechemistryphysiologysubstancebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbsorptionsmittelA liquid used in the process of separating gases or volatile liquids, in oil refining."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.chemistrysubstancematerialprocessindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSaugfähig, aufsaugendHaving the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive."Those paper towels were amazingly absorbent. That was quite a spill."Diese Papiertücher waren erstaunlich saugfähig. Das war eine ziemliche Verschüttung.materialsciencechemistryphysicsabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
