Usage and Pronunciation of Absorptiveness

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Overview Meanings Pronunciation Usage Practice

absorptiveness

/əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv.nəs/
Noun Physics term

Basic definition:The quality or capacity of absorbing

Etymology:Derived from "absorptive" + "-ness"

📚 Core Meanings

Physics term

The capacity of a material to absorb energy or substances

The absorptiveness of this fabric makes it ideal for towels.
This material's absorption capacity is excellent.
Physics

Chemical property

The degree to which a substance can absorb another substance

Activated carbon has high absorptiveness for gases.
Absorption ability varies among different materials.
Chemistry

Figurative usage

Mental capacity to absorb information

Children's absorptiveness for new knowledge is remarkable.
The absorption capacity of young minds is impressive.
Psychology

"Absorptiveness" is a technical term primarily used in scientific contexts. While less common in daily conversation, it's important in material science and chemistry studies.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

The absorptiveness of this sponge is remarkable.

Scientists measure the absorptiveness of different materials.

This study focuses on the absorptiveness of sound waves.

Translation

This sponge's absorption capacity is remarkable.

Scientists measure different materials' absorption abilities.

This study focuses on sound wave absorption.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv.nəs/

uhb-SORP-tiv-nuhs (stress on "SORP")

American Pronunciation

/əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv.nəs/

uhb-SORP-tiv-nuhs (stress on "SORP")

Key Pronunciation Points:

Common Pronunciation Errors

  • Pronouncing as "ab-SORB-tiv-ness" (should be /əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv.nəs/)
  • Placing stress on the first syllable
  • Omitting the "p" sound

🎯 Common Collocations

High + absorptiveness

Describing material properties

High absorptiveness
Strong absorption capacity
Material science

Measure + absorptiveness

Scientific measurement

measure absorptiveness
measure absorption capacity
Research

Absorptiveness + of

Describing specific properties

absorptiveness of the material
material's absorption capacity
Technical

Grammar Note

Singular: absorptiveness
Plural: (uncountable)

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

Absorptiveness is the same as adsorption. (Incorrect)

Correct:Absorptiveness refers to absorption capacity, not adsorption.

All materials have equal absorptiveness. (Incorrect)

Correct:Different materials have varying degrees of absorptiveness.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The absorptiveness of this cloth is excellent.
2. This experiment tests the absorptiveness of different papers.
3. Researchers are studying the absorptiveness of new nanomaterials.

1. This cloth's absorption capacity is excellent.

2. This experiment tests different papers' absorption abilities.

3. Researchers are studying new nanomaterials' absorption properties.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Absorptiveness varies among materials. [əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv.nəs]
• The absorptiveness of this sponge is high. [əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv.nəs]
• We measured the absorptiveness carefully. [əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv.nəs]

Correction Practice

Find and correct errors:

1. Absorptiveness is pronounced [æbˈsɔːrb.tɪv.nəs].
2. All liquids have same absorptiveness.
3. Absorptiveness means the same as reflection.

1. Absorptiveness is pronounced [əbˈsɔːrp.tɪv.nəs].

2. Different liquids have varying absorptiveness.

3. Absorptiveness refers to absorption capacity, not reflection.