nonabsorptive
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not capable of absorbing or soaking up liquids: Describes a material or surface that does not take in or retain moisture or fluids.
Usage
- The word "nonabsorptive" is used to describe the physical property of a substance. It is typically applied in scientific, technical, or descriptive contexts to specify that a material repels or does not absorb liquids.
- It is often used to contrast with "absorptive" or "absorbent" materials.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The nonabsorptive coating on the wall prevents moisture damage.
- For this experiment, we need a completely nonabsorptive surface, such as glass or plastic.
- The fabric was treated to be nonabsorptive, making it ideal for outdoor furniture.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Scientific Context: Used in fields like materials science, chemistry, and engineering to specify a key property.
- The nonabsorptive nature of the polymer makes it suitable for medical implants.
- Comparative Description: Can be used to compare materials.
- Unlike the sponge, the tile is nonabsorptive.
Variants and Related Words
- Nonabsorbent (adj): A more common synonym with the same meaning (not capable of absorbing).
- Impermeable (adj): Not allowing fluid to pass through (a related but sometimes stronger property).
- Waterproof (adj): Impervious to water.
- Water-repellent (adj): Tending to repel water but not entirely impervious.
Synonyms
- Nonabsorbent
- Repellent (in context, e.g., water-repellent)
- Impervious (to liquids)
Antonyms
- Absorptive
- Absorbent
- Porous
- Permeable
Notes
- "Nonabsorptive" is a formal, technical term. In everyday language, words like "waterproof," "water-resistant," or "non-absorbent" are more frequently used.
- It is formed by adding the prefix "non-" (meaning "not") to the adjective "absorptive."
Adjective
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not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)
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