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Definition of resorbent in English:

resorbent

adjective

rare Medicine

  • Carrying out resorption, absorbing again; of or relating to resorption.

Pronunciation

resorbent

/rɪˈsɔːb(ə)nt/ /rɪˈzɔːb(ə)nt/

Origin

Mid 18th century. From classical Latin resorbent-, resorbēns, present participle of resorbēre resorb.