a. Not absorbable; specifically (Physiol.), not capable of absorption; unable to pass by osmosis into the circulating blood;
a. [ Cf. F. absorbable. ] Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up. Kerr. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. absorbable. ] Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up. Kerr. [ 1913 Webster ]