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impact-absorbing

UK
/ˈɪmpækt əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪmpækt əbˈzɔrbɪŋ/

Translations

impact-absorbinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɪmpækt əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪmpækt əbˈzɔrbɪŋ/
Compound participial adjective; used to describe something that absorbs or reduces the force of impact.
amortissant les chocsSe dit d’un matériau ou d’un dispositif conçu pour réduire la force d’un impact.
The helmet has impact-absorbing padding to protect the rider.
Le casque est doté d’un rembourrage amortissant les chocs pour protéger le cycliste.
Additional translations
absorbant les chocsVariante équivalente, fréquente dans un registre technique.
Synonyms
force-dissipating
cushioning
energy-absorbing
impact-dampening
impact-dissipating
shock-dampening
vibration-damping
impact-attenuating
impact-cushioning
load-absorbing
shock-absorbing
force-absorbing
Antonyms
rigid
inelastic
non-absorbent
hard
brittle
shock-transmitting
impact-transmitting
unforgiving

Definitions

impact-absorbinggerund / present participle
designed to absorb or reduce the force of an impact
The helmet has impact-absorbing padding to protect the rider.
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