absorbency

Word parts

absorbance + -y

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /æb.sɔr.bn̩.si/ or /æb.zɔr.bn̩.si/ or /əb.sɔr.bn̩.si/ or /əb.zɔr.bn̩.si/

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Noun

Singular absorbency

Plural absorbencies

1. (uncountable) Absorbency is the measurement of how much something can absorb.

   Sponges have a high absorbency.

Related words

• absorb
• absorbent
• absorbing
• absorptive
• absorption
• absorptivity