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nonabsorbent

UK
/nɒnəbˈzɔːb(ə)nt/
US
/nɑnəbˈzɔrbənt/

Translations

nonabsorbentnoun
nonabsorbents
pl
UK
/ˌnɒn.əbˈzɔː.bənt/
US
/ˌnɑːn.əbˈzɔːr.bənt/
Used countably to refer to a material or item that does not absorb liquids.
Synonyms
barrier
coating
sealant
hydrophobic material
water-repellent material
waterproof material
nonporous material
impermeable material
nonabsorbent material
nonabsorbentadjective
more nonabsorbent
Comp.
most nonabsorbent
Super.
UK
/nɒnəbˈzɔːb(ə)nt/
US
/nɑnəbˈzɔrbənt/
The nonabsorbent material is perfect for making raincoats.
Невпитывающий материал идеально подходит для изготовления дождевиков.
Synonyms
impermeable
resistant
repellent
nonporous
waterproof
Antonyms
absorbent

Definitions

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.
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