nonabsorbent
/nɒnəbɜːrbənt/ · non.absor.bent
adjective
- Not able to absorb liquids or other substances. The nonabsorbent coating on the kitchen countertops made cleaning up spills a breeze.
- Not able to absorb or take in information or ideas. The nonabsorbent audience seemed uninterested in the speaker's presentation.
noun
- A material or substance that does not absorb liquids or other substances. The nonabsorbent fabric of the raincoat kept me dry in the downpour.
- A person or thing that is not able to absorb or take in information or ideas. The nonabsorbent student struggled to understand the complex concepts in the textbook.
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Did you know? The term 'nonabsorbent' is often used in the context of materials science and engineering to describe the properties of various materials, such as coatings and fabrics.