soak-inrate

noun
UK /ˈsəʊk ɪn reɪt/
US /ˈsoʊk ɪn reɪt/

How fast something takes in water or liquid.

The sponge has a high soak-inrate, so it gets wet very quickly.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The speed at which a material soaks up a spill.

Paper towels are chosen for their fast soak-inrate.

3. How quickly information or ideas are taken in and understood.

The class showed a quick soak-inrate for the new math lesson.

4. The pace at which soil takes in rainwater.

Gardeners check the soil's soak-inrate before planting.