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absorvente
[ab-sor-ˈvẽ-tə]
adjective/noun
masculine/feminine
pl: absorventes
absorbent
1.
Capable of absorbing or soaking up liquids
This absorbent paper towel works well for cleaning spills.
Este papel absorvente funciona bem para limpar derrames.
2.
A substance or material that absorbs liquids
She used an absorbent to clean up the water.
Ela usou um absorvente para limpar a água.
3.
Feminine noun: a sanitary napkin or menstrual pad
She bought sanitary absorbents at the pharmacy.
Ela comprou absorventes higiênicos na farmácia.
Synonyms
absorção
esponjoso
poroso
higroscópico
Antonyms
impermeável
impermeabilizado
resistente
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
absorvente
Standard term for both adjective and sanitary product
Portugal
absorvente
Standard term; sanitary pads also called 'pensos higiénicos'
São Paulo
absorvente
No significant regional variation
Related Idioms & Phrases
papel absorvente
algodão absorvente
absorvente higiênico
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