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[24] Absorbents are substances that will absorb readily excess of liquids; they include varieties of chalk, paste of chalk, or fullers 'earth, rough surface of a visiting card, buckwheat flour, crumbs of bread, powdered soapstone, pumice, whiting.
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Absorbents are of some service, and charcoal may be given in any quantity.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse Charles B. Michener 1877
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Absorbents -- as lint, agaric, spiders web powdered gum arabic, flour, and rosin.
An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital. 1863
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Absorbents of liquid in stables should be removed as often as they become wet.
American Woman's Home Harriet Beecher Stowe 1853
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Absorbents, 1st. medicines that correct acidity, and dry up superfluous moisture: 2d. small delicate vessels that absorb fluid substances, and convey them to the blood.
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International Absorbents 'U.S. headquarters are located in
Seattle Business News - Local Seattle News | The Puget Sound Business Journal 2010
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International Absorbents, which makes kitty litter and other absorbing products, said its purchase by
Seattle Business News - Local Seattle News | The Puget Sound Business Journal 2010
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International Absorbents 'shares (AMEX: IAX) will no longer be listed on the American Stock
Seattle Business News - Local Seattle News | The Puget Sound Business Journal 2010
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Absorbents, spill kits and secondary containment products are primary and featured categories of industrial supplies for SupplyLineDirect. com.
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Absorbents, spill kits and secondary containment products are primary and featured categories of industrial supplies for SupplyLineDirect. com.
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