"superabsorber" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: superabsorbers [plural]
Etymology: From super- + absorber. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|absorber}} super- + absorber Head templates: {{en-noun}} superabsorber (plural superabsorbers)
  1. A superabsorbent polymer: a polymer that can absorb very large quantities of liquid.
    Sense id: en-superabsorber-en-noun-A9xT~dwj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

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