blotting
blot-ting
adjective
Designed or used for absorbing excess liquid, particularly ink from writing.
"He needed some blotting paper for his fountain pen."
verb
The action of soaking up excess liquid, especially ink, with absorbent material.
"She was blotting the spilled tea with a cloth."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: blot, blob, fleck, spot, slur, smudge, smear, daub, smirch, stain