Definitions

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  • adjective not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids). Opposite of absorbent.

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  • adjective Not absorbent; unable to absorb.

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  • adjective not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)

Etymologies

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non- +‎ absorbent

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Examples

  • While shoes aren't allowed in swimming or diving events, Adidas provides poolside slippers, touting a soft sole and nonabsorbent, breathable "bandage."

    Olympic Kicks 2008

  • You have to struggle with thin, often nonabsorbent, often break-prone toilet paper to try to get everything clean before you put on your clothes and **only then** can you wash your hands.

    I Still Want My Period 2006

  • Do not use synthetic fibers, which are nonabsorbent, unless you like the commercially made dust cloths that are designed to work by the principle of static cling.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Do not use synthetic fibers, which are nonabsorbent, unless you like the commercially made dust cloths that are designed to work by the principle of static cling.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Do not use synthetic fibers, which are nonabsorbent, unless you like the commercially made dust cloths that are designed to work by the principle of static cling.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Do not use synthetic fibers, which are nonabsorbent, unless you like the commercially made dust cloths that are designed to work by the principle of static cling.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • A crêpe is a very thin nonabsorbent pancake used to envelop food.

    THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003

  • A crêpe is a very thin nonabsorbent pancake used to envelop food.

    THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003

  • A crêpe is a very thin nonabsorbent pancake used to envelop food.

    THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003

  • In old houses, wherever there are wooden tubs, they should be covered with zinc or some nonabsorbent material.

    The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) Kenelm Winslow

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