Found 2 items, similar to sorbent.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: sorbent sorbent n : a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption [syn: sorbent material]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Sorbent Sorbent \Sorb"ent\, n. [L. sorbens, p. pr. of sorbere to suck in, to absorb.] An absorbent. [R.] [1913 Webster]