Absorbency: meaning, definitions and examples
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absorbency
[ ษbหzษหr.bษn.si ]
material property
Absorbency refers to the ability of a material to take in and hold liquids or moisture. It describes how much liquid a substance can absorb before becoming saturated. High absorbency materials are often used in applications such as textiles, cleaning products, and packaging.
Synonyms
absorption, soakage, sorption.
Examples of usage
- The absorbency of the cloth makes it ideal for cleaning spills.
- Paper towels are designed for high absorbency.
- The absorbency of this sponge allows it to soak up large amounts of water.
- When choosing a diaper, parents look for high absorbency.
Translations
Translations of the word "absorbency" in other languages:
๐ต๐น absorรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคถเฅเคทเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Absorbierung
๐ฎ๐ฉ serapan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฑัะพัะฑััั
๐ต๐ฑ absorpcja
๐ฏ๐ต ๅธๅๆง
๐ซ๐ท absorbance
๐ช๐ธ absorbencia
๐น๐ท emilim
๐ฐ๐ท ํก์์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงู ุชุตุงุต
๐จ๐ฟ absorpce
๐ธ๐ฐ absorpcia
๐จ๐ณ ๅธๆถๆง
๐ธ๐ฎ absorpcija
๐ฎ๐ธ upptaka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาฃััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ udulma
๐ฒ๐ฝ absorciรณn
Etymology
The term 'absorbency' comes from the Latin word 'absorbere', which means 'to suck in'. The prefix 'ab-' means 'away from' and the root 'sorb' relates to 'sucking'. The transition to the usage of 'absorbency' began in the 19th century when the study of materials and their properties became a significant part of science and engineering. Materials scientists and engineers started to explore the characteristics of various substances, leading to the formalization of terms like 'absorbency' to describe how much liquid can be held by substances. Its usage has grown in various fields including textiles, medicine, and even environmental science, highlighting its importance in both industrial and everyday applications.