soaking up (Meaning)

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soaking up (n)

(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

The thirsty sponge soaked up the spilled water, leaving the floor dry.
The child's towel soaked up the moisture from his wet hair.
The parched land soaked up the rainfall, replenishing its water supply.
The plant's roots soaked up nutrients from the fertile soil.
The cotton balls soaked up the spilled nail polish, preventing it from staining the carpet.
The sponge soaked up the spilled oil, absorbing the grease from the kitchen floor.
The paper towel soaked up the sweat from the athlete's forehead.
The blotting paper soaked up the excess ink from the handwritten letter.
The towel soaked up the water from the swimmer's wet swimwear.
The bath mat soaked up the moisture from the bathroom floor, preventing slips and falls.

(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

sucking (up), taking up, absorbing,drinking,swallowing, sipping, imbibing, sponging, slurping, swigging

No antonyms found.

The thirsty sponge soaked up the spilled water, leaving the floor dry.

The child's towel soaked up the moisture from his wet hair.

The parched land soaked up the rainfall, replenishing its water supply.

The plant's roots soaked up nutrients from the fertile soil.