Silk. It can absorb 30% of its weight in water without feeling damp.
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Silk is a naturally absorbent fabric, but it is less absorbent than some other materials like cotton. It has moisture-wicking properties that can help to keep you dry and comfortable.
Yes. Silk is a natural fiber so it is VERY absorbent. This makes silk material apt for dyeing and unsuitable for dance class (silk absorbs perspiration).
The word "absorbent" is an adjective.
Bounty is known to be one of the most absorbent paper towel brands on the market. They are specifically designed to be strong and soak up spills efficiently.
The opposite word to absorbent is repellent. Absorbent materials soak up liquids, while repellent materials resist liquids and prevent absorption.
An absorbent ground is a ground or form of preparation for a piece of visual artwork, in which oil can be absorbed.
If something is absorbent it is able to soak up something, usually a liquid (but it can also be light, audio or other substances). Here it is in a sentence: That paper towel you used was very absorbent, it cleaned up all of the spilled milk.