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absorbency

noun

  1. the quality or state of being absorbent
  2. absorbance
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩.si/ / /æbˈzɔɹ.bn̩.si/ / /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩.si/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English absorbance English -y English absorbency From absorbance + -y.

  1. The quality of being absorbent.
  2. The ratio of the absorbance or optical density of a substance to that of a similar body of pure solvent.

    Product benefits are quickly copied, whether it's cleaning power or diaper absorbency.

  3. The action of absorbing.