absorbing well

noun

1. a well for draining off surface water and conducting it to absorbent earth underground.

Example Sentences

Certain skins including oilier skin types can only tolerate chemical sunscreens because they absorb into the skin while physical sunscreens with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc sit on the skin which can lead to problems with pore clogging and acne as well as not absorbing well enough for sensitive skins.

From New York Times

Absorbing, well written and a little stiff in its British joints.

From Time Magazine Archive