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absorbent
[ab-sorb´ent]1. able to take in, or suck up and incorporate.
2. a tissue structure involved in absorption.
3. a substance that absorbs or promotes absorption.
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ab·sor·bent
(ab-sōr'bent), Avoid the misspelling absorbant.1. Having the power to absorb, soak up, or incorporate a gas, liquid, light rays, or heat. Synonym(s): absorptive, bibulous
2. Any substance possessing such power.
3. Material used to remove carbon dioxide from circuits in which rebreathing occurs, for example, anesthesia circuit and basal metabolism equipment.
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ab·sor·bent
(ăb-sōr'bĕnt)1. Having the power to soak up or take into itself a gas, liquid, light rays, or heat.
Synonym(s): absorptive.
Synonym(s): absorptive.
2. Any substance possessing such power.
3. Material (usually caustic) to remove carbon dioxide from circuits in which rebreathing occurs (e.g., anesthesia equipment).
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
ab·sor·bent
(ab-sōr'bĕnt) Avoid the misspelling absorbant.1. Having the power to absorb, soak up, or incorporate a gas, liquid, light rays, or heat.
Synonym(s): absorptive.
Synonym(s): absorptive.
2. Any substance possessing such power.
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