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What does absorbency mean?

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Noun
  1. (obsolete) The action of absorbing.
  2. The quality of being absorbent. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
  3. (physics) The ratio of the absorbance or optical density of a substance to that of a similar body of pure solvent.
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Hidden microfiber core and snap-in adjustable doubler increase absorbency and speed up drying time!
Texturizing processes make yarns more opaque, improve appearance and texture, and increase warmth and absorbency.
Bulking creates air spaces in the yarns, imparting absorbency and improving ventilation.
The reason a bleaching process is used is to increase absorbency of rayon, a common component of tampons.
The absorbency of nitric acid ions in the solution is measured using UV absorptiometer at a wavelength of 220 nm.
Depending on surface requirements, absorbency and type of wood: Apply 1 to 3 thin coats, until a surface layer has developed.

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