adj.
adv. In a manner as if wholly engrossed or engaged. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj.
n. Absorptiveness. [ 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. One who, or that which, absorbs. [ 1913 Webster ]