absorbency
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ab·sor·ben·cy

noun \əb-ˈsr-bən(t)-sē, -ˈzr-\
plural ab·sor·ben·cies

Definition of ABSORBENCY

1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or ab·sor·ban·cy : absorbance

First Known Use of ABSORBENCY

1859

ab·sor·ben·cy

noun \əb-ˈsr-bən-sē, -ˈzr-\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; ab·sor·ben·cies

Medical Definition of ABSORBENCY

1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2

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