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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The interior foam has the same level of absorbency and won’t feel soggy for hours post-shower.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
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The heat will cause the cellulose fibers to deteriorate, causing the cloth to shrink substantially and lose absorbency.
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Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The interior foam has the same level of absorbency and won’t feel soggy for hours post-shower.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
Cotton loop bath mat: $27.99 Cotton loop mats are another popular choice due to their softness, absorbency and natural feel.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
The heat will cause the cellulose fibers to deteriorate, causing the cloth to shrink substantially and lose absorbency.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 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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