An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. Any material or → substance that → absorbs.
   

2. Relating to or capable of → absorption.

Etymology (EN): Absorbent, from → absorb + -ent.

Etymology (PE): Daršamandé from aršam present stem of daršamidan, → absorb, + -andé suffix forming adj. and/or agent name.