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absorbency

noun ab·sor·ben·cy \əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)-sē, -ˈzȯr-\

plural ab·sor·ben·cies

Definition of ABSORBENCY

: the quality or state of being absorbent

or ab·sor·ban·cy : absorbance

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ABSORBENCY Defined for Kids

noun ab·sor·ben·cy \əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē, -ˈzȯr-\

: the quality or state of being able to draw in or soak up

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noun ab·sor·ben·cy \əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē, -ˈzȯr-\

plural ab·sor·ben·cies

: the quality or state of being absorbent

or ab·sor·ban·cy \-bən-sē\ : absorbance

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