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absorbent collapse: having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.); "as absorbent as a sponge"

adsorption collapse: the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid

sorption collapse: the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption)

write out collapse: make out and issue; "write out a check"; "cut a ticket"; "Please make the check out to me"; put into writing; write in complete form; "write out a contract"

horsewhip collapse: a whip for controlling horses; whip with a whip intended for horses

Brahman collapse: any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding; the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category; a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas; "originally all brahmans were priests"; a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family); "a Boston Brahman"

textile collapse: of or relating to fabrics or fabric making; "textile research"

blue book collapse: a blue booklet used in universities for writing examinations; a register of persons who are socially prominent; a report published by the British government; bound in blue

lay figure collapse: dummy in the form of an artist's jointed model of the human body

braid collapse: trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains; a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair; form or weave into a braid or braids; "braid hair"; decorate with braids or ribbons; "braid a collar"; make by braiding or interlacing; "lace a tablecloth"

fixative collapse: a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging; a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study

pummel collapse: strike, usually with the fist; "The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators"

flog collapse: beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"

contaminate collapse: make radioactive by adding radioactive material; "Don't drink the water--it's contaminated"

patrician collapse: a person of refined upbringing and manners; of the hereditary aristocracy or ruling class of ancient Rome or medieval Europe; of honorary nobility in the Byzantine empire

pommel collapse: handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle; a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse

tract collapse: a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose; a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet; an extended area of land

baronet collapse: a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight; "since he was a baronet he had to be addressed as Sir Henry Jones, Bart."

truss collapse: a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure; (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure; support structurally; "truss the roofs"; "trussed bridges"; tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it

penciled collapse: drawn or written with a pencil; "a penciled sketch"; "the penciled message"

scrip collapse: a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency

wreathe collapse: form into a wreath; decorate or deck with wreathes; "wreathe the grave site"; move with slow, sinuous movements

treatment collapse: care by procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury; the management of someone or something; "the handling of prisoners"; "the treatment of water sewage"; "the right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system"; a manner of dealing with something artistically; "his treatment of space borrows from Italian architecture"

announcement collapse: a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"; a public statement about something that is happening or going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"; "the promulgation was written in English"

dilute collapse: lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon"

certificate of deposit collapse: a debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest

adulterate collapse: mixed with impurities; corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; "adulterate liquor"

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