What is another word for absorption factor?
Pronunciation: [ɐbsˈɔːpʃən fˈaktə] (IPA) 
Absorption factor are words used to describe how much of a substance is taken in or absorbed by another material. Synonyms for absorption factor include absorption coefficient, absorption rate, absorbency, permeability, and imbibition. The absorption coefficient refers to the amount of energy absorbed by a material, which is measured in units of decibels. Absorption rate refers to the speed at which a material takes in a substance, while absorbency describes a material's ability to absorb a liquid or gas. Permeability is the ability of a substance to allow other substances to pass through it, and imbibition refers to the absorption of water by plant roots. All these synonyms are related to the concept of absorption factor and can be used interchangeably.
