What does absorbable mean?
Absorbable means Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up..
Absorbable
/əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up..
Definitions by Sense
- Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
- A material that can be absorbed.
Example Sentences
There is general agreement that nonabsorbable materials are better than absorbables. The most popular materials are polypropylene mesh and PTFE produced as a patch.
Synonyms for absorbable
Antonyms for absorbable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more absorbable
- most absorbable
- absorbables
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for absorbable?
Common synonyms include absorbed.
What is the opposite of absorbable?
Possible antonyms include adsorbate, adsorbable.
How do you use absorbable in a sentence?
There is general agreement that nonabsorbable materials are better than absorbables. The most popular materials are polypropylene mesh and PTFE produced as a patch.
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