absorbency

noun

ab·sor·ben·cy əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)-sē

-ˈzȯr-

plural absorbencies

: the quality or state of being absorbent

or absorbancy : absorbance

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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 For those who don't need quite this much absorbency, consider the Knix Super Leakproof No-Show High Rise pair, which can hold about two regular pads' or four super tampons' worth of liquid. —

Gabrielle Kassel, Allure, 29 Sep. 2024 Cotton has inherent material qualities including breathability, absorbency and durability. —

Fairchild Studio, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024 Other recommendations include washing your hands before and after inserting or removing a tampon to reduce bacterial spread, changing tampons every four to eight hours and using the lowest absorbency possible. —

Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for absorbency