absorbent materials
Liquids soak in
Absorbent materials are substances that soak up and retain liquids—sponges, cotton, paper towels, certain polymers.
The term appears in safety instructions, product descriptions, and cleanup protocols: Clean up the spill with absorbent materials.
In medical and industrial contexts, absorbent materials manage fluids from blood to chemical leaks.
- dishclothsFabric squares for cleaning
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- mopFloor-washing implement
- hydrogelsWater-swollen polymer networks
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
soaking up · wool · soak · blotter · peat · wipe · desiccants · chamois · gauze · silica gel · microfiber cloths · paper towels · baby wipes · shop towels · cellulose · activated carbon · polyurethane foam · pad
- Diapersdiapers, diaper, nappy, nappies, disposable diapers
absorbent materialsrubber
Elastic polymer from trees
Gore-Tex · silicone · vinyl · Teflon · glazed ceramics
absorbent materialsglass
Transparent solid from sand
metal sheeting · sealants · stainless steel · aluminum foil · membranes