absorbent cotton

US/æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t ˈkɑ.tn̩/US/æbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t ˈkɑ.tn̩/US/əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t ˈkɑ.tn̩/US/əbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t ˈkɑ.tn̩/

noun

Cotton which has had its fatty matter removed to become capable of absorbing liquids; cotton wool.

Meanings

nounabsorbent cotton (uncountable)
  1. uncountableCotton which has had its fatty matter removed to become capable of absorbing liquids; cotton wool.
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