absorbancy
n. B2 Upper Intermediate ab·sorban·cy
n. the ability of a material to take in and hold liquid or gas. You use this word to describe how well a sponge or a paper towel works.
n. the capacity of a material to take in and retain a liquid or gas. Often used in technical contexts to describe the physical properties of porous substances.
The paper towel has high absorbancy.
Engineers tested the new fabric for its absorbancy to ensure it could handle heavy rain without leaking.
The soil's low absorbancy meant that the irrigation system had to be adjusted to prevent water from pooling on the surface before it could reach the roots.