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nonabsorbent

/nɒnəbˈzɔːb(ə)nt/

/nɑnəbˈzɔrbənt/

Translations

nonabsorbentnoun

nonabsorbents

/ˌnɒn.əbˈzɔː.bənt/

/ˌnɑːn.əbˈzɔːr.bənt/

Used countably to refer to a material or item that does not absorb liquids.

non-absorbantEmploi substantivé, surtout dans un contexte technique.

Place a nonabsorbent under the flowerpot to catch any excess water.

Placez un non-absorbant sous le pot de fleurs pour recueillir l’excès d’eau.

Synonyms

barrier

coating

sealant

hydrophobic material

water-repellent material

waterproof material

nonporous material

impermeable material

nonabsorbent material

nonabsorbentadjective

more nonabsorbent

Comp.

most nonabsorbent

Super.

/nɒnəbˈzɔːb(ə)nt/

/nɑnəbˈzɔrbənt/

non absorbant

The nonabsorbent material of the raincoat kept her dry during the storm.

Le matériau non absorbant du ciré l’a gardée au sec pendant la tempête.

Additional translations

non absorbantS’emploie aussi dans un sens technique pour des surfaces ou matériaux qui n’absorbent pas la chaleur, le son ou les rayonnements.

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nonabsorbentnoun

A material or object that does not absorb liquids.

Place a nonabsorbent under the flowerpot to catch any excess water.

nonabsorbentadjective

Not able to soak up or take in liquids.

The nonabsorbent material of the raincoat kept her dry during the storm.

Not capable of taking in or retaining heat, sound, radiation, or similar energy.

The emergency blanket's nonabsorbent surface reflects body heat back toward the patient.