Absorbency
noun
The ability to take in a liquid or gas.
The absorbency of the soil depends on its composition.
Often appears as...
- high absorbency
- low absorbency
noun
The process of taking in a liquid or gas.
The absorbency of the sponge makes it useful for cleaning spills.
Often appears as...
- water absorbency
- oil absorbency
noun
The characteristic of a material that allows it to absorb energy.
The new insulation material has a high thermal absorbency.
Often appears as...
- thermal absorbency
- acoustic absorbency
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The ability of a material to absorb radiation.
In radiology, absorbency of different tissues is crucial for imaging.
Often appears as...
- radiation absorbency
- x-ray absorbency
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The ability to take in a liquid or gas.
The absorbency of the soil depends on its composition.
Often appears as...
- high absorbency
- low absorbency
noun
The process of taking in a liquid or gas.
The absorbency of the sponge makes it useful for cleaning spills.
Often appears as...
- water absorbency
- oil absorbency
noun
The characteristic of a material that allows it to absorb energy.
The new insulation material has a high thermal absorbency.
Often appears as...
- thermal absorbency
- acoustic absorbency
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The ability of a material to absorb radiation.
In radiology, absorbency of different tissues is crucial for imaging.
Often appears as...
- radiation absorbency
- x-ray absorbency
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Meaning
Absorbency refers to a property, not an action, when discussing materials like soil or towels.
The towel's absorbency makes it perfect for the beach.
Pro Tip 2/2Material Relevance
The absorbency of an object is not static; it can change with treatment or contamination.
Washing the cloth with softener reduced its absorbency.
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Meaning
Absorbency refers to a property, not an action, when discussing materials like soil or towels.
The towel's absorbency makes it perfect for the beach.
Pro Tip 2/2Material Relevance
The absorbency of an object is not static; it can change with treatment or contamination.
Washing the cloth with softener reduced its absorbency.
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Meaning
Absorbency refers to a property, not an action, when discussing materials like soil or towels.
The towel's absorbency makes it perfect for the beach.
Pro Tip 2/2Material Relevance
The absorbency of an object is not static; it can change with treatment or contamination.
Washing the cloth with softener reduced its absorbency.
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