
Absorbency
Contextual 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.
Material 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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AssimilateIngestionPermeabilityPorosityRetentionSaturationSponginess
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