Pronunciations (3)
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/əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/
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/əbˈzɔɹb.ə.bl̩/
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əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩
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Adjective
Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
Noun
A material that can be absorbed.
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More examples (1)
There is general agreement that nonabsorbable materials are better than absorbables. The most popular materials are polypropylene mesh and PTFE produced as a patch.
Adjective
capable of being absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface
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