absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)-sē 
-ˈzȯr-
-ˈzȯr-
plural absorbencies
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or absorbancy
: absorbance
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Experts recommend using the lightest absorbency needed for your flow, and switching your tampon every four to six hours—only leave one in for eight hours max.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 23 July 2024
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Other recommendations include washing your hands before and after inserting or removing a tampon to reduce bacterial spread, changing tampons every four to eight hours and using the lowest absorbency possible.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 July 2024
The sample selection was made up of 24 different products that ranged from brand-name to generic store-brand, different compositions of materials, different absorbency levels, as well as both organic and non-organic.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Related article Boeing Starliner astronaut says the spacecraft is ‘truly amazing’ despite malfunctions and delays
When spending these long periods on spacewalks, astronauts currently wear the familiar white puffy EVA suits, which contain a maximum absorbency garment.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 12 July 2024
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Korin Miller, SELF, 23 July 2024
Related article How to limit PFAS in your drinking water and food, according to experts
Other recommendations include washing your hands before and after inserting or removing a tampon to reduce bacterial spread, changing tampons every four to eight hours and using the lowest absorbency possible.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 July 2024
The sample selection was made up of 24 different products that ranged from brand-name to generic store-brand, different compositions of materials, different absorbency levels, as well as both organic and non-organic.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Related article Boeing Starliner astronaut says the spacecraft is ‘truly amazing’ despite malfunctions and delays
When spending these long periods on spacewalks, astronauts currently wear the familiar white puffy EVA suits, which contain a maximum absorbency garment.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 12 July 2024
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absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē
-ˈzȯr-
-ˈzȯr-
plural absorbencies
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or absorbancy
: absorbance
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