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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Featuring a trilobal cross-sectioning, the carbon-neutral fiber reportedly outperformed conventional viscose during Syngina values, a standardized laboratory test method used to measure the absorbency of tampons.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
The heat of the dryer softens the fabric softener, allowing the coating to transfer to towels, reducing absorbency.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Each was judged on softness, absorbency, size, and dry time—and yes, every single one has elevated our bath time routines for the better.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Try the TikTok-viral brand’s Dreamweave Waffle Robe next, which takes advantage of a proprietary weave and a 100-percent Turkish cotton composition while doling out cloudlike softness, incredible lightness, and an absorbency that just might make toweling off after a shower optional.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
The heat of the dryer softens the fabric softener, allowing the coating to transfer to towels, reducing absorbency.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Each was judged on softness, absorbency, size, and dry time—and yes, every single one has elevated our bath time routines for the better.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Try the TikTok-viral brand’s Dreamweave Waffle Robe next, which takes advantage of a proprietary weave and a 100-percent Turkish cotton composition while doling out cloudlike softness, incredible lightness, and an absorbency that just might make toweling off after a shower optional.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Absorbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbency. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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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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