nonabsorbent
Won't soak up
Nonabsorbent describes materials that don't soak up liquids—they repel or resist moisture rather than drawing it in.
Plastic wrap is nonabsorbent; a sponge is not.
The term appears in product descriptions and medical contexts: nonabsorbent surgical drapes, a nonabsorbent surface that wipes clean easily.
Repels aqueous substances
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- repellentCauses strong aversion
nonporous · moisture-resistant · stain-resistant · oleophobic · sealed · coated · glazed · slick
Hard glossy coating
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- sealantGap-blocking substance
epoxy · ceramic · glass · metal · porcelain · tile · countertop · laminate
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
polyurethane · silicone · polyethylene · Teflon · Gore-Tex · acrylic · rubber · latex
Clothing for wet weather
- tableclothFabric dining surface protector
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- ponchoHeadhole garment for rain
groundsheet · dropcloth · bibs
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
repellent · nonporous · moisture-resistant · stain-resistant · oleophobic · sealed · coated · glazed · slick · watertight
enamel
Hard glossy coating
sealant · epoxy · ceramic · glass · metal · porcelain · tile · countertop · laminate · polish
polyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
neoprene · polyurethane · silicone · polyethylene · Teflon · Gore-Tex · acrylic · rubber · latex · plastic
rainwear
Clothing for wet weather
- tableclothFabric dining surface protector
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
poncho · groundsheet · dropcloth · bibs
nonabsorbentabsorbent
Able to soak up
spongy · spongelike · absorptive · porous · hygroscopic
absorb, absorption, absorbent, absorptive, absorbency, absorber, unabsorbed, absorbable, reabsorbed