Definitions:

1. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) adjective
   • The electromagnetic radiation is absorbed and reemitted by the atoms. It is therefore called 'absorptive'.
2. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) adjective
   • The absorptive properties of the material cause it to change color when it is heated.
3. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) adjective
   • The greenhouse effect is caused by the absorptive nature of certain gases in the atmosphere, which trap heat from the sun.
4. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) adjective
   • The paint has high absorptive properties, which means it can hide imperfections on the wall.
5. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) adjective
   • The cat's fur is very absorptive, so it can easily get wet in the rain.
6. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) adjective
   • The waterresistant fabric has low absorptive properties, so it does not easily become soaked.
7. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) adjective
   • The dye is highly absorptive, so it can be used to color a variety of materials.
8. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) adjective
   • The soil has high absorptive properties, so it can hold a lot of water.
9. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) adjective
   • The material is highly absorptive, so it can be used to muffle sound.

Synonyms:

• absorbent