Presumably, it depends on other properties (just as physical absorbency does), but what are these other properties?
This high absorbency is particularly suited to exudative wounds.
There are a variety of disposable incontinence pads available which vary in size and absorbency.
Sera having an absorbency higher than the mean absorbency of normal sera plus 3 standard deviations were considered positive.
Sponges may have been used for their absorbency, possibly in ceremonies involving transition and transformation, as sponges could have been used to make water or other liquids disappear and reappear.
The patient has to accept the texture, colour, odour and absorbency of the medication.
Then we might make some headway on this issue of absorbency.
I would describe these qualities as strength and adaptability, smoothness with absorbency, coolness with softness, and durability with beauty of texture.
