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sorptivity.

The ability or tendency of a material to absorb or desorb liquids by capillarity.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The ability or tendency of a material to absorb or desorb liquids by capillarity.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Coined in 1957 by John Philip. See sorptive and sorption.

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