ABSORBANT, adj., s. n. / absorbant, -e, adj., s. m. / absorbent. [Lot. absorbtum, participiul trecut al verduiw absorbers = a a6sor6i, a ingftiti, de. [a ab = de. ia, sorbere = a suge, a 6e.a.] 1) Care absoarbe particule, energie, lichide sau vapori. 2) Substanta care are aceasta proprietate. ‘In medidna: medicament care absoarbe gaze sau lichide. V. absorbtie.