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nonadsorbent

nonadsorbent

9.9
A material that does not let liquids or gases stick to its surface
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : no adsorbente
  • Glass is considered a nonadsorbent material and does not retain gases or liquids on its surface.

Examples

  • Make sure to use a nonadsorbent container for this chemical process to avoid contamination.

  • The powder was stored in a nonadsorbent bottle to prevent absorption of moisture.

  • The nonadsorbent material is ideal for chemical storage.

  • Is this fabric nonadsorbent?

  • Glass is considered a nonadsorbent material and does not retain gases or liquids on its surface.

  • Make sure to use a nonadsorbent container for this chemical process to avoid contamination.

  • The powder was stored in a nonadsorbent bottle to prevent absorption of moisture.

Synonyms

nonadsorptive
vsnonadsorbent
  • Specialized
9.9

Not able to make things stick to a surface

has the alternative adjective ending -ent for the same inability to cause accumulation

Antonyms

adsorbent
  • Specialized
8.9

Able to hold other substances on its surface

How Adsorbent

adsorbent
  • Specialized
8.9
nonadsorbent
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

nonadsorbent positive

Morphology

nonadsorbent = adsorbent (transparent) = non + adsorbent

The negative prefix 'non-' is regularly attached to the adjective 'adsorbent' to yield the straightforward meaning 'not adsorbent'.

Etymology

Nonadsorbent starts with non- meaning 'not' and uses adsorb, a word that means 'to stick to or collect on a surface', like dust on glass. So, a nonadsorbent material does not let gases or liquids stick to its surface, which is why such materials are used to avoid contamination.