Absorbable

//əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 1
    Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
Adjective
  1. 1
    capable of being absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface wordnet

Example

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"Many doctors are using some form of absorbable sutures."

Etymology

From absorb + -able. First attested in the late 18th century.

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