nonabsorptive

Examples

• All

• The new plastic coating is nonabsorptive, making it perfect for waterproof jackets.

• For laboratory work, nonabsorptive surfaces are preferred to prevent contamination from spilled chemicals.

• This fabric is nonabsorptive.

• The coating is nonabsorptive.

• For laboratory work, nonabsorptive surfaces are preferred to prevent contamination from spilled chemicals.

• Glass is generally considered a nonabsorptive material, unlike wood or fabric.

• The new plastic coating is nonabsorptive, making it perfect for waterproof jackets.

Synonyms

I

impervious

vsnonabsorptive

28 7.5

Not letting water pass through and not changed by words

is about failing to take in substances rather than resisting influence

I

impermeable

vsnonabsorptive

4 6.6

Not allowing water or air to pass through

refers to failing to take in substances rather than blocking passage

H

hydrophobic

vsnonabsorptive

• Specialized

1 7.7

Not absorbing water so it stays dry

applies to liquids and other substances not only water

N

nonporous

vsnonabsorptive

1 6.5

A material that does not let water or air pass through

focuses on failing to take in substances rather than lack of pores

N

nonabsorbent

vsnonabsorptive

6.2

A material that does not soak up liquids

includes other substances as well as liquids too

N

nonabsorbable

vsnonabsorptive

• Specialized

6.1

Not able to be taken in by the body or by materials

describes inability to take in other substances rather than being taken in

U

unabsorbable

vsnonabsorptive

7.7

Not able to be soaked up by a material or by the body

shows inability to take in substances itself rather than being taken in

Antonyms

A

absorptive

1 6.8

Able to take in liquids or energy, like a sponge

How Absorbent

absorbent

10 3.4

nonabsorptive

8.8

impermeable

4 6.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology