Capable of soaking up liquid (9)

I believe the answer is:

absorbent

(Other definitions for absorbent that I've seen before include "Such material is able to take in water" , "Able to soak up moisture" , "Able to soak up liquid easily" , "soaking it all up?" , "Able to mop up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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