Absorbency: meaning, definitions and examples

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absorbency

 

[ ษ™bหˆzษ”หr.bษ™n.si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น absorรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‹เคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Absorbierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑัะพั€ะฑั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ absorpcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธๅŽๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absorbance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ absorbencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emilim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํก์ˆ˜์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชุตุงุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absorpce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ absorpcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๆ”ถๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ absorpcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upptaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–าฃั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ—แƒแƒœแƒ—แƒฅแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udulma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,432, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.