absorbancy

/æbsɔrˈbænsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being absorbent, especially in reference to a material’s capacity to soak up or take in liquids, gases, or heat.

“The high absorbancy of the new sponge made it ideal for cleaning up spills.”

2. noun

The ability of a substance to absorb radiation, such as light or heat.

“The absorbancy of the solar panel is what makes it so efficient at converting sunlight into electricity.”

Synonyms

  • absorbentness
  • absorptivity

Antonyms

  • nonabsorbency
  • repellency