absorbencies
|ab-sorb-en-cies|
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/əbˈzɔrbənsiz/
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/əbˈzɔːbənsiz/
(absorbency)
ability to absorb
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absorbency' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'absorbere,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'sorbere' meant 'to suck.'
Historical Evolution
'absorbere' transformed into the French word 'absorber,' and eventually became the modern English word 'absorb' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to suck away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the ability to soak up.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being absorbent.
The absorbencies of different materials were tested in the lab.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 02:21