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Definition of absorbency

absorbency

/əbˈzɔːr.bən.si/
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Plural:absorbencies
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Adjective:absorbent
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absorbency Lexical Profile

absorbency Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality, state, or capacity of being able to soak up liquid, energy, or other substances.

Example

"Cotton towels are prized for their high absorbency and softness after washing."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In everyday use, 'absorbency' refers to how well a material soaks up liquid, whereas in chemistry and physics, 'absorbance' is the technical term for the logarithmic measure of light or radiation absorbed by a substance.

• Nearby Words

absorb
absorbable
absorbed
absorbency
absorbent
absorber
absorbing

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Absorbency. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/absorbency
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