water absorption

noun

The amount of water absorbed by a material, calculated as the ration of the weight of water absorbed to the weight of the material in dry condition.

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Meanings

nounwater absorption (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe amount of water absorbed by a material, calculated as the ration of the weight of water absorbed to the weight of the material in dry condition.
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