Sorbent

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔɹbɪnt/

Sorbent (noun)

  1. A material that soaks up a liquid or gas and holds it inside its structure.
  2. A substance used in filters or devices to capture unwanted substances from air or water.

Examples

  • The sorbent absorbs spilled liquid quickly.
  • This sorbent soaks up water from the floor.