Absorbent
Absorbent
Absorbent (/əbˈsɔːrbənt/, /əbˈzɔːrbənt/) is a substance that has the ability or capacity to absorb or soak up liquids or other substances.
Etymology
The term "absorbent" is derived from the Latin word "absorbēre" which means "to swallow up".
Definition
An absorbent is a material that is used to collect liquids or gases due to its high porosity. The most common use of absorbents is in sanitation, where they are used in products like diapers, sanitary napkins, and spill cleanup materials. In the medical field, absorbents are used in wound dressings to soak up blood and other bodily fluids.
Related Terms
- Absorption: The process by which one substance is taken into the body of another substance.
- Adsorbent: A material that holds molecules of a gas or liquid or solute as a thin film on the outside surface or on internal surfaces within the material.
- Desiccant: A substance that induces or sustains a state of dryness in its vicinity.
- Hydrophilic: Having a tendency to mix with, dissolve in, or be wetted by water.
- Hydrophobic: Tending to repel or fail to mix with water.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Absorbent
- Wikipedia's article - Absorbent
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