Absorbancy vs. Absorbency: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 3, 2023
"Absorbancy" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "Absorbency," denoting the ability to soak up a liquid. Proper spelling ensures clarity in communication.
Which is correct: Absorbancy or Absorbency
How to spell Absorbency?
Absorbancy is Incorrect
Absorbency is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "Absorb" at the beginning, and just add "ency."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 12, 2023
There's only one 'a' after 'b' in "Absorbency."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 12, 2023
Associate "Absorbency" with paper towels, which have high absorbency but not "absorbancy."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 12, 2023
Remember "cy" at the end, like in "emergency" or "agency."
Sara Rehman
Sep 12, 2023
Practice spelling by writing "Absorbency" repeatedly; muscle memory can help reinforce correct spelling.
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Sep 12, 2023
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Absorbancy and Absorbency Definitions
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Absorbency
(physics) The ratio of the absorbance or optical density of a substance to that of a similar body of pure solvent.
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Apr 11, 2023
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