Absorbancy

C2 8+

Pronunciation: /əbˈsɔːrbənsi/

Definitions of absorbancy

noun the quality of being able to soak up or take in liquid or other substances

Example Sentences

A1 The paper towel's absorbancy is impressive.

A2 The absorbancy of the sponge is ideal for cleaning up spills.

B1 The absorbancy of the fabric determines how quickly it dries.

B2 The absorbancy of the soil affects the growth of plants.

C1 Scientists are studying the absorbancy of different materials for environmental purposes.

C2 The absorbancy of the building materials was tested to ensure durability in extreme weather conditions.

Examples of absorbancy in a Sentence

formal The fabric's absorbancy level is important to consider when choosing towels.

informal These towels have great absorbancy, they dry you off quickly.

slang I spilled my drink, can you grab a towel with some good absorbancy?

figurative Her absorbancy for new information is impressive, she learns quickly.

Grammatical Forms of absorbancy

past tense

absorbed

plural

absorbancies

comparative

more absorbant

superlative

most absorbant

present tense

absorbs

future tense

will absorb

perfect tense

has absorbed

continuous tense

is absorbing

singular

absorbancy

positive degree

absorbant

infinitive

to absorb

gerund

absorbing

participle

absorbing

Origin and Evolution of absorbancy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'absorbancy' originated from the Latin word 'absorbere' meaning to swallow up.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'absorbancy' has evolved to refer to the ability of a material to absorb or soak up liquid or energy.