receptivity
The acceptance of a substance, such as oil, water,
or other liquid, by the surface of a material,
e.g., paper or cloth. Receptivity depends upon the
ability of the liquid to wet the surface, as well
as upon the initial rate of penetration of the
liquid into the surface of the material. In the
usual interpretation, receptivity connotes
penetration occurring under the action of
capillary forces only; however, in some printing
processes, penetration is abetted by the pressure
of a nip. See also: ABSORBENCY ; HOLDOUT . (17 )
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