absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)-sē 
-ˈzȯr-
-ˈzȯr-
plural absorbencies
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or absorbancy
: absorbance
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The heat will cause the cellulose fibers to deteriorate, causing the cloth to shrink substantially and lose absorbency.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
The absorbency options range from light to super heavy, with inclusive sizing from XS to XXXXL.
—Leilani McQuay, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, absorbency, and packaging.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
Designed to help prevent period leaks — depending on the underwear style and absorbency level — their assortment of period underwear can absorb anywhere from about one regular tampon to nine super tampons’ worth of flow.
—WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
The absorbency options range from light to super heavy, with inclusive sizing from XS to XXXXL.
—Leilani McQuay, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, absorbency, and packaging.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
Designed to help prevent period leaks — depending on the underwear style and absorbency level — their assortment of period underwear can absorb anywhere from about one regular tampon to nine super tampons’ worth of flow.
—WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē
-ˈzȯr-
-ˈzȯr-
plural absorbencies
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or absorbancy
: absorbance
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