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absorbency|əbˈsɔːbənsɪ|
[n. of state f. L. absorbent-em: see absorbent and -ncy.]
†1. The action of absorbing (which would be properly absorbence); absorption. Obs. rare.
1762Dunn Size of Sun in Phil. Trans. LII. 469 Whether this effect arises from..absorbency of the rays, seems to me to deserve a proper enquiry.
2. The quality of being absorbent; absorptiveness.
1859Gullick & Timbs Painting 106 Ivory and enamel being quite smooth, and without texture or absorbency. 1975Chem. Week 9 July 34/3 All-cotton shirts..are making a comeback and at premium prices. Selling point:..cotton's absorbency. 1984N.Y. Times 28 Oct. vi. 86/2 According to cosmetic chemists, the ideal powders should have five characteristics: covering power, absorbency, adhesiveness, slip and bloom. |