absorptive
[/əbˈzɔrptɪv/ or /əbˈsɔrptɪv/]
adjective
absorvente
1. Having the quality or capacity to absorb; capable of soaking up or taking in liquids, gases, or energy
The absorptive properties of the sponge make it ideal for cleaning.
As propriedades absorventes da esponja a tornam ideal para limpeza.
2. In biology and medicine, relating to the process of absorption, especially in the intestines or skin
The small intestine has highly absorptive surfaces that extract nutrients from food.
O intestino delgado possui superfícies altamente absorventes que extraem nutrientes dos alimentos.
3. Deeply engaged or interested; capable of holding one's attention completely
She became absorbed in an absorptive reading experience.
Ela se tornou absorvida em uma experiência de leitura absorvente.
The term 'absorptive' is primarily used in scientific, medical, and technical contexts in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, people tend to use the more descriptive phrase 'que absorve' (that absorbs) rather than the adjective form directly. The word is essential in fields like nutrition science, materials engineering, and medicine.
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