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Absorbent

ABSORB'ENT, a. Imbibing; swallowing. ABSORB'ENT, n. In anatomy, a vessel which imbibes, as the lacteals, lymphatics, and inhaling arteries. In medicine, a testaceous powder, or other substance, which imbibes t...

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ABSORB'ENT, a. Imbibing; swallowing.

ABSORB'ENT, n. In anatomy, a vessel which imbibes, as the lacteals, lymphatics, and inhaling arteries. In medicine, a testaceous powder, or other substance, which imbibes the humors of the body, as chalk or magnesia.

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