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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Thinner towels are nice and lightweight but often lack warmth and absorbency.
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Excessive detergent use could leave residue on your towels, affecting their absorbency and softness.
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These sheets didn’t perform very well in our absorbency tests, however, and stains also didn’t come out in the wash.
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Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Thinner towels are nice and lightweight but often lack warmth and absorbency.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Excessive detergent use could leave residue on your towels, affecting their absorbency and softness.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
These sheets didn’t perform very well in our absorbency tests, however, and stains also didn’t come out in the wash.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 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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