Answer: absorbent

AnswerCrossword Clue
ABSORBENTLike paper towels
absorbentone that absorbs (to gather and hold another substance within, compare ADSORB, SORB, DESORB), also ABSORBANT, ABSORBATE, ABSORBER
absorbentsomething that absorbs
absorbentcapable of absorbing heat, light, moisture, etc.; tending to absorb