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non-absorbent adjective (alsononabsorbent)uk /ˌnɒn.əbˈzɔː.bənt/ us /ˌnɑːn.əbˈzɔːr.bənt/ A non-absorbent material does not absorb liquid through its surface: The play area has waterproof, non-absorbent surfaces that can be wiped clean. It won't stain and is non-absorbent. Use non-absorbent high-tech clothing, such as nylon or polyester. The gloves are made from silicone which is non-porous and non-absorbent so it won't stain on contact with food. Polythene and polyethylene boards are virtually non-absorbent and hygienic since most are dishwasher safe. However, the region's soil is a nonabsorbent clay. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Physics: the state of matter absorbency acidic allotropic allotropy compressible crystalline e-liquid fluidity impervious melted polyunsaturated rarefy reflective rustily rusty scaly self-healing sloppily sloppiness sloppy |