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I.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption

Answer for the clue "I.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption ", 7 letters:
sorbent

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
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 ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sorbent \Sorb"ent\, n. [L. sorbens, p. pr. of sorbere to suck in, to absorb.] An absorbent. [R.]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A sorbent is a material used to absorb or adsorb liquids or gases. Examples include: A material similar to molecular sieve material, which acts by adsorption (attracting molecules to its surface). It has a large internal surface area and good thermal conductivity ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context sciences English) A substance that can enable sorption.