insorbv.
/ɪnˈsɔːb/ rare.
transitive. To absorb into.
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the world > matter > chemistry > chemical reactions or processes > subject to chemical reactions or processes [verb (transitive)] > subject to named chemical reaction or process > insorb
insorb1877
1877 M. Foster Text Bk. Physiol. ii. i. 157 The nutritious digested material is..insorbed into the blood.
Derivatives
inˈsorbent adj. absorbing in, absorbent.
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the world > matter > liquid > action or process of absorbing > [adjective]
soakingc1440
drinking1583
spongy1609
bibbing1633
absorptive1664
absorbing1666
bibulous1676
absorbent1694
insorbent1756
hygroscopic1790
obsorbent1902
1756 C. Lucas Ess. Waters i. 44 Perforation so extremely minute..as the insorbent pores of vegetables and animals.
1756 C. Lucas Ess. Waters iii. 175 He knew that animal bodies..were endued with insorbent pores.
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