absorbency
The property of a material that measures its capacity to soak up liquids.
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absolute volume
1. Of a granular material, the total volume of the particles, including the permeable and impermeable voids, but excluding the spaces between the
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ABS plastic
A plastic of acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene; has good resistance to impact, heat, and chemicals; esp. used for piping.
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abrasion resistance
The ability of a surface to resist being worn away or to maintain its original appearance when rubbed with another object.