nonabsorbency
Refuses to soak
Nonabsorbency is the quality of not absorbing liquids or other substances.
Materials prized for nonabsorbency—plastics, certain fabrics, sealed surfaces—repel moisture rather than soaking it up: The nonabsorbency of the coating keeps the wood protected from rain.
Repels aqueous substances
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- nonporousLacking absorbent openings
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
rubberized · gore-tex · neoprene · polyurethane · teflon · silicone · latex · vinyl
Unable to be affected
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- moisture-resistantImpervious to dampness
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
leakproof · splashproof · weatherproof · resistant · unabsorbing · nonpermeable · quick-drying
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- nonporousLacking absorbent openings
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
watertight · rubberized · gore-tex · neoprene · polyurethane · teflon · silicone · latex · vinyl · laminate
impervious
Unable to be affected
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- moisture-resistantImpervious to dampness
stain-resistant · leakproof · splashproof · weatherproof · resistant · unabsorbing · nonpermeable · quick-drying
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- protectionGuarding against harm
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- sealantGap-blocking substance
lining · coating · membrane · film · layer · wrap · enclosure · casing · insulation · cover
raincoat
Waterproof outer garment
galoshes · umbrella · drybag · tarp · poncho · wetsuit · tablecloth · dropcloth · groundsheet
nonabsorbencyabsorbency
Capacity to soak up
porosity · permeability · sponginess · wicking · hygroscopy