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absorbefacient

ab·sorb·e·fa·cient [ əb sàwrbə fáysh'nt, əb zàwrbə fáysh'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
causing absorption: promoting absorption, especially of chemicals, nutrients, or liquids



noun  (plural ab·sorb·e·fa·cients)
Definition:
 
absorption-promoting agent: a drug or other substance that promotes the absorption of chemicals, nutrients, or liquids

[Late 19th century. <absorb + -facient]
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