absorbency 1
noundomain: property
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the property of being absorbent
Hypernym
permeability 1
noun
the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid (as by osmosis or diffusion)
Attribute
absorbent 1
adjective
having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
nonabsorbent 1
adjective
not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)
EnglishAntonym
nonabsorbency 1
noun
the property of not being absorbent
Derivationally related form
absorbent 1
adjective
having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
Hyponym
The amount of water absorbed by a composite material when immersed in water for a stipulated period of time.
Attribute
absorbent 1
adjective
having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
nonabsorbent 1
adjective
not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)
