superabsorbent
Soaks up everything
Superabsorbent describes materials capable of absorbing and retaining extremely large amounts of liquid relative to their own mass—often hundreds of times their weight.
The term applies most commonly to polymers used in disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, and agricultural applications where moisture retention matters.
The superabsorbent core keeps baby's skin dry for hours.
These materials work by trapping liquid in their molecular structure and forming a gel.
Water-swollen polymer structure
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- SAPBusiness software giant
- crosslinkedChemically joined between chains
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
cellulose · fluff · pulp · nonwoven · hydrophilic · swellable · gelatinous · sorbent
Infant waste garments
- nappiesBaby's absorbent undergarments
- sanitaryFree of harmful microbes
- padsCushioned protective layers
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
incontinence · liners · menstrual · underwear · leakproof · disposable · biodegradable · wipes
Continued holding or possession
- wickingLiquid drawn through fibers
- saturationState of complete permeation
- liquidFree-flowing substance
- expansionIncrease in scope
swelling · holding · uptake · volume · weight · ratio · efficiency · performance
Artificial water supply for agriculture
- soilGround matter for planting
- drought-resistantAble to withstand aridity
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
gardening · planting · seedlings · landscaping · potting · fertilizer · root · germination
Accidental liquid release
- cleanupRestoration of order
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
- floodingOverwhelming water accumulation
- wasteUnwanted discarded material
oil · hazmat · leak · remediation · packaging · shipping · coolant · filtration
hydrogel
Water-swollen polymer structure
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- SAPBusiness software giant
- crosslinkedChemically joined between chains
sodium · cellulose · fluff · pulp · nonwoven · hydrophilic · swellable · gelatinous · sorbent · insoluble
diapers
Infant waste garments
- nappiesBaby's absorbent undergarments
- sanitaryFree of harmful microbes
- padsCushioned protective layers
tampons · incontinence · liners · menstrual · underwear · leakproof · disposable · biodegradable · wipes · flushable
retention
Continued holding or possession
- wickingLiquid drawn through fibers
- saturationState of complete permeation
- liquidFree-flowing substance
expansion · swelling · holding · uptake · volume · weight · ratio · efficiency · performance · grams
irrigation
Artificial water supply for agriculture
- soilGround matter for planting
- drought-resistantAble to withstand aridity
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
moisture · gardening · planting · seedlings · landscaping · potting · fertilizer · root · germination · mulch
spill
Accidental liquid release
- cleanupRestoration of order
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
- floodingOverwhelming water accumulation
waste · oil · hazmat · leak · remediation · packaging · shipping · coolant · filtration · desiccant
superabsorbentwater-resistant
Able to repel moisture
waterproof · water-repellent · impermeable · nonabsorbent · hydrophobic
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