absorptive

Speech parts

1. absorptive - Noun

2. absorptive - Adjective

Meaning

Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

absorbent sorbent absorption cellular absorbing uptake receptive porous permeable thirsty spongy absorber hygroscopic assimilating absorbable
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Antonyms

fork old compact resistant impervious repellent
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Phrases with the word

absorptive agent absorptive power non-absorptive spectral absorptive capacity absorptive capacity absorptive organ

Examples

as absorbent as a sponge Source: Internet

Both titanium dioxide and plant pigments were the absorptive molecules of interest, and demonstrations showed how their energy transfer abilities could be capture UV energy rather than just deflect it. Source: Internet

Normally, the heat from a flue powers an " absorptive chiller ". Source: Internet

From here, the reflected and/or refracted rays may strike other surfaces, where their absorptive, refractive, reflective and fluorescent properties again affect the progress of the incoming rays. Source: Internet

Fund pollutants do not cause damage to the environment unless the emission rate exceeds the receiving environment's absorptive capacity (e.g. carbon dioxide, which is absorbed by plants and oceans). Source: Internet

Fund pollutants Fund pollutants are those for which the environment has some absorptive capacity. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

absorptional absorptionism absorptionist absorptive agent absorptive capacity absorptive organ