absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
| \ əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)-sē
, -ˈzȯr-\
, -ˈzȯr-\
plural absorbencies
Definition of absorbency
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
Examples of absorbency in a Sentence
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The recall affects lots of three-, 18-, and 34-count packages of the tampons as well as 34-count multipacks that contain 17 regular absorbency tampons. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "Some U by Kotex Tampons Have Been Recalled for Unraveling Inside the Body," 12 Dec. 2018 Each bandage was evaluated absorbency, adhesive properties, sterility, occlusivity, flexibility and brand name. — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "Miplitas community briefs for the week of June 14," 9 June 2019 Tampons come in different types and sizes — applicator or non-applicator, plastic or cardboard applicator, varying absorbency levels... the list goes on. — Yerin Kim, Seventeen, "Are You Having Trouble Using a Tampon? We Asked an Expert," 26 Mar. 2019 Kimberly-Clark announced the voluntary recall this morning, which only affects lots of regular absorbency U by Kotex Sleek tampons sold throughout the U.S. and Canada. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "Some U by Kotex Tampons Have Been Recalled for Unraveling Inside the Body," 12 Dec. 2018 The Kotex recall, announced this week, comes after reports that U by Kotex tampons (the regular absorbency variety) were unraveling or breaking apart when women tried to remove them. — Macaela Mackenzie, Glamour, "U by Kotex Tampons Have Been Recalled—Here's What You Need to Know," 13 Dec. 2018 Hydrocotton, Microcotton, Aerocotton, etc.: brand names of manufacturing processes (not to be confused with actual types of cotton) to help increase softness and absorbency. 3. — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, "5 Ways to Find the Best Bath Towels," 19 Jan. 2018 The key to its effectiveness is in the design — a number of layers, each having different speeds of absorbency, Howard said. — Diane Mastrull, Philly.com, "Dignity in incontinence? This Philly-area start-up thinks it has the (secret) formula," 21 Mar. 2018 Now, the Food and Drug Administration requires that manufacturers use a set system for measuring tampon absorbency so as not to get into dangerous territory. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Can I Really Not Sleep With a Tampon in During My Period?," 23 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'absorbency.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for absorbency
absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
| \ əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē
, -ˈzȯr-\
, -ˈzȯr-\
Kids Definition of absorbency
: the quality or state of being able to draw in or soak up
absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
| \ əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē
, -ˈzȯr-
\
, -ˈzȯr-
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plural absorbencies
Medical Definition of absorbency
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent