Absorbent compound

A compound is known as absorbent (literally: who likes polar water) or when it is soluble in the Eau. A compound is absorbent by its capacity to create hydrogen bonds with the water molecules (ex: ammonia, alcohols), or by its strong Polarity (ex: Acetone).

absorbent|Absorbent

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