Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Absorbent

Tending to absorb or having the capacity to soak up liquid, moisture, or other substances easily.

Absorber

A device or material that absorbs energy, sound, or other substances.

Absorption

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Absorptivity

The ability of a material to absorb radiation, typically expressed as a ratio of absorbed radiation to incident radiation.

Abstain

To deliberately choose not to do something.

Abstainer

A person who refrains from indulging in something, especially alcohol or certain behaviors.

Abstention

The act of refraining from voting or participating in a decision.

Abstinence

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol, food, or sex.

Abstinent

Characterized by self-denial or restraint, especially in relation to indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.

Absurd

Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

Absurdity

The quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.

Abundance

A very large quantity of something; a copious supply.