absorbent cotton

== English == === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t ˈkɑ.tn̩/, /æbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t ˈkɑ.tn̩/, /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t ˈkɑ.tn̩/, /əbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t ˈkɑ.tn̩/ === Noun === absorbent cotton (uncountable) Cotton which has had its fatty matter removed to become capable of absorbing liquids; cotton wool. ==== Usage notes ==== Cotton wool is a term used in North America and Britain. === References ===