absorbency

noun

ab·sor·ben·cy əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)-sē

-ˈzȯr-

plural absorbencies

: the quality or state of being absorbent

or absorbancy : absorbance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Price at time of publish: $55 Under the Canopy's towel-style bath mat uses a dense pile of 100% organic cotton for a minimal presentation with surprising absorbency. —

Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023 The soft-focus formula earned perfect scores for absorbency and finished look in our lab tests. —

Theresa Holland, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 Our tester appreciated the design and material of the shorts more than the absorbency. —

Lacey Muinos, Health, 23 Jan. 2023 These days, for space walks astronauts wear what is essentially a high-tech diaper called a maximum absorbency garment. —

Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 1 Sep. 2021 The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tests towels in the Lab by evaluating absorbency, drying time, shrinkage and weight loss after laundering. —

Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 2 Nov. 2022 Our pros were also impressed by their speed of absorbency in the Textiles Lab’s review. —

Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2022 Saalt Now to November 28: Stock up on period-proof panties of all styles, sizes, and absorbency levels with 20 percent off sitewide at Saalt. Need more shopping inspiration? —

Sarah Han, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022 Tons of feedback in the review section includes shoppers' appreciation for the lightweight feel and fast-absorbency of the Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum. —

Sarah Byron, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022 See More

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