absorbable
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Able to be absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əbˈzɔɹbəbəl
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Capable of being absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface
Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
noun
A material that can be absorbed.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Capable of being absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface
'Absorbable' means something can be taken in, often referring to substances the body can process or materials that can soak up liquid. It implies a natural capacity or design for absorption.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Medical/Nutritional labels
“This vitamin supplement contains highly absorbable calcium.”
Product descriptions
“The new fabric is absorbable and incredibly soft against skin.”
Scientific reports
“Researchers studied the soil's capacity to be absorbable nutrients.”
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