take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption

the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)

having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)

(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

a material that has been or is capable of being absorbed

undergo resorption

take (gas, light or heat) into a solution

the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions