Superabsorbent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Superabsorbent is an adjective meaning Having the ability to absorb a great amount of fluid relative to its own mass.
Meaning
Having the ability to absorb a great amount of fluid relative to its own mass.
More Meanings
- Any superabsorbent substance.
Example Sentences
The water absorbency of the anionically starch-grafted AA/AM absorbent is markedly affected by the pH of the buffer solution at different ionic strengths. The charge of the ionic monomer affects the pH sensitivity of the superabsorbent polymers. An acidic superabsorbent normally ionizes at high pH but unionizes at low pH.
Word Forms
- super-absorbent
- super absorbent
- superabsorbents
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