+An **absorbent** is a substance or material with the capacity to take in and retain other substances, typically liquids, within its structure. This essential [property](/wiki/property) makes absorbents crucial for tasks ranging from [spill cleanup](/wiki/spill_cleanup) to moisture control.
+## See also
+- [Absorption](/wiki/absorption)
+- [Sponge](/wiki/sponge)
+- [Porous material](/wiki/porous_material)
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