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Definition of superabsorbent

superabsorbent

/ˌsuː.pɚ.əbˈzɔːr.bənt/
su · per · ab · sorb · ent

Plural:superabsorbents
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• adjective

1

Capable of absorbing and retaining extremely large amounts of a liquid relative to its own mass.

Example

"Modern disposable diapers rely on superabsorbent polymers to keep moisture away from the skin."

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• noun

1

A material, especially a cross-linked synthetic polymer, that can absorb and retain vastly greater amounts of liquid than its own weight.

Example

"Agricultural engineers mixed a biodegradable superabsorbent into the dry soil to help retain rainwater for crops."

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