Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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absorbent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
hygroscopic | No | Yes | No | No |
absorbent (noun) | hygroscopic (noun) |
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a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance |
absorbent (adjective) | hygroscopic (adjective) |
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having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) | absorbing moisture (as from the air) |