nonabsorbent

adjective

non·ab·sor·bent ˌnän-əb-ˈsȯr-bənt

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Synonyms of nonabsorbent next

: lacking the capacity to absorb : not absorbent

nonabsorbent fabric

a hard, nonabsorbent surface

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Because most cities are covered in nonporous, nonabsorbent surfaces, all the grime, toxins and trash in the city are washed out by rainwater during storms — and washed into the nearby waterways, farms and oceans. —

Annalee Newitz, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2013 The deets: With a mesh upper, polyester lacing, removable arch support, and nonabsorbent foam, this shoe is built for wet conditions. —

Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021 The board is reversible; it can be flipped and used as an ungrooved pastry board designed for mixing or rolling out dough, an advantage of its nonabsorbent surface. —

Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2022 The dog shelter shall be facing south or east, away from the prevailing winds; (2) Bedding, such as wood shavings, straw or other nonabsorbent material shall be provided in sufficient quantity for insulation against cold and damp. —

Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Feb. 2021