a. [ L. resorbens, p. pr. of resorbere. ] Swallowing up. Wodhull. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
The ocean, itself a bad absorbent of heat. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. absorbens, p. pr. of absorbere. ] Absorbing; swallowing; absorptive. [ 1913 Webster ]
Absorbent ground (Paint.),
n.
The ocean, itself a bad absorbent of heat. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. absorbens, p. pr. of absorbere. ] Absorbing; swallowing; absorptive. [ 1913 Webster ]
Absorbent ground (Paint.),