nonabsorptive

Thân thiện

The scientist tests the nonabsorptive material with a drop of water.

Definition

1. 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."

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nonabsorbent