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Topic: Science

absorbency

IPA: /æbˈzɔːrbənsi/

KK: /əbˈzɔrbənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to take in and hold liquid or moisture.

Example: The absorbency of the new fabric makes it ideal for towels.

absorbent

IPA: //əbˈsɔːrbənt//

KK: /əbˈsɔrbənt/

adjective

Definition: Able to soak up liquids or moisture easily.

Example: The absorbent material quickly soaked up the spilled water.

noun

Definition: A material that can take in liquids or gases, making it useful for soaking up spills or moisture.

Example: The absorbent material quickly soaked up the spilled water.

absorber

IPA: //əbˈsɔːrbər//

KK: /əbˈsɔrbər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that takes in or soaks up something, such as a liquid or energy.

Example: The sponge acts as an excellent absorber of water.

absorptance

IPA: /æbˈzɔːptəns/

KK: /æbˈzɔrp.təns/

noun

Definition: This term refers to the measure of how much radiation is absorbed by a surface compared to the amount of radiation that hits it.

Example: The absorptance of the material determines how much light it can absorb.

absorption

IPA: /æbˈzɔːrpʃən/

KK: /æbˈzɔrpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking in or soaking up something, such as energy, sound, or information. It can also refer to being fully engaged or focused on something.

Example: The absorption of nutrients is essential for maintaining good health.

absorptive

IPA: //əbˈzɔːr.tɪv//

KK: /əbˈzɔːrptɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that can take in or soak up substances, like a sponge. It can also refer to the ability to handle difficult situations or pressure.

Example: The absorptive properties of the material make it ideal for use in filters.

absorptivity

IPA: /æbˈzɔːrptɪvɪti/

KK: /æbˈzɔːrptɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: This term refers to the ability of a surface to take in radiation, expressed as the ratio of the amount of radiation absorbed to the total amount that hits the surface.

Example: The absorptivity of the material determines how much heat it can absorb from sunlight.

abstractable

IPA: /æbˈstræktəbl/

KK: /æb'stræktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being separated from specific examples or instances to form a general idea or concept.

Example: The concept is abstractable, allowing for various interpretations.

abstraction

IPA: /æbˈstrækʃən/

KK: /æb'strækʃən/

noun

Definition: A general idea or concept that is not tied to a specific instance or object. It can also refer to the quality of being abstract, or a piece of art that does not represent real things directly.

Example: The abstraction of love can be difficult to define in concrete terms.

abstrict

IPA: /æbˈstrɪkt/

KK: /æb'strɪkt/

verb

Definition: To undergo a process of separation or removal, often referring to the act of cutting off or detaching.

Example: The plant will abstrict its leaves during the dry season to conserve water.

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