Retentivity

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈtɛnˈtiˈvaɪˈtaɪ/

Retentivity (noun)

  1. The ability of a material to keep water or other liquids inside it for a period of time.
  2. The ability of a system or process to keep information or effects instead of losing them quickly.

Examples

  • This soil has high retentivity, so it holds moisture longer.
  • The fabric shows good retentivity, keeping moisture near the skin.