Absorbable
/əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A material that can be absorbed.
"There is general agreement that nonabsorbable materials are better than absorbables. The most popular materials are polypropylene mesh and PTFE produced as a patch."
Adjective
- 1 Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
Adjective
- 1 capable of being absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface wordnet
Example
More examples"Many doctors are using some form of absorbable sutures."
Etymology
From absorb + -able. First attested in the late 18th century.