Absorbency
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Absorbency
Absorbency (/əbˈsɔːrbənsi/) is a property of a material or substance that allows it to take in a liquid or gas, either by adsorption or absorption.
Etymology
The term "absorbency" originates from the Latin word "absorbēre" which means "to swallow up".
Related Terms
- Absorption: The process by which one substance is taken into the body of another substance.
- Adsorption: The adhesion of atoms, ions, or molecules from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid to a surface.
- Capillary action: The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity.
- Permeability: The measure of a material's ability to transmit fluids.
- Hydrophilicity: The property of being water-attracting or having a tendency to mix with or dissolve in water.
See Also
- Absorption (biology)
- Absorption (pharmacology)
- Absorption (skin)
- Absorption (atomic physics)
- Absorption (electromagnetic radiation)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Absorbency
- Wikipedia's article - Absorbency
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