superabsorbents
/ˌsupəræbˈzɔːrbənts/
noun
- Materials that can absorb and hold a very large amount of liquid.
- New superabsorbents can absorb hundreds of times their own weight in water.
- The company specializes in superabsorbents for agricultural and medical use.
- Superabsorbents are commonly found in disposable diapers and sanitary pads.