Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

superabsorber

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: su-per-ab-sorber
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A superabsorbent polymer: a polymer that can absorb very large quantities of liquid.

Example Sentences

"We attribute this failure to the fact that the superabsorbers swell and form gels which plug the interfiber volume of the cellulose fluff and restrict capillary flow."
"Superabsorbers are manufactured in many forms including particulate and fibrous."
"Disposable nappies contain superabsorber granules which are made of a chemical which swells to absorb the urine."

Etymology

From super- + absorber.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: super

Inflected Forms

superabsorbers (plural)

Questions

What does superabsorber mean?: A superabsorbent polymer: a polymer that can absorb very large quantities of liquid.
Where does superabsorber come from?: From super- + absorber.

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