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absorbency
noun ab·sor·ben·cy \əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)-sē, -ˈzȯr-\
plural ab·sor·ben·cies
Definition of ABSORBENCY
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or ab·sor·ban·cy : absorbance
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First Known Use of ABSORBENCY
1859
ABSORBANCY Defined for Kids
absorbency
noun ab·sor·ben·cy \əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē, -ˈzȯr-\
Definition of ABSORBENCY for Kids
: the quality or state of being able to draw in or soak up
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absorbency
noun ab·sor·ben·cy \əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē, -ˈzȯr-\
plural ab·sor·ben·cies
Medical Definition of ABSORBENCY
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or ab·sor·ban·cy \-bən-sē\ : absorbance
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