吸きゅう水すい

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb

water absorption; absorbing water

Refers to the process or action of taking in water, used for materials, plants, or devices. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive/intransitive verb.

• このタオルは吸きゅう水すいが早はやい。

  This towel absorbs water quickly.

• 植しょく物ぶつの根ねは土つちから水みずを吸きゅう水すいする。

  Plant roots absorb water from the soil.