NONABSORBENT Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

nonabsorbent

adjective

Definition of nonabsorbent

as in nonporous

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Recent Examples of nonabsorbent 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 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

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Adjective

The water-repellent curtains pull closed all around you but still let some breeze in, and the removable cushions are nonporous and easy to clean.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Unlike plastic dishes that trap odors, hold onto greasy residue, and become permanently stained after a single run-in with spaghetti sauce, glass has a nonporous surface that resists buildup and is dishwasher safe.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026

Definition of nonporous

Adjective

For now, access appears limited to the steadily expanding group of organizations granted access to Claude Mythos Preview through Anthropic’s — not entirely watertight — private Project Glasswing initiative.

— Robert Hart, The Verge, 9 June 2026
Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.

— Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026

Definition of watertight

Adjective

The Northwest Indiana Forum has been a staunch supporter of data centers, but that didn’t color the study’s findings, Ross said.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Jones, in the first major race of his political career, faces a staunch challenge in Thompson, who has held the seat for 30 years and glided into the general election with almost 41% of the vote.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of staunch

Adjective

Of course, there are also zippable weatherproof panels to cover that mesh in cold, wet or windy weather.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
The weatherproof strip can brighten up your patio, porch, or backyard with millions of colors with support for customizable scenes, lighting effects, and voice control via Amazon Alexa.

— Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 15 July 2026

Definition of weatherproof

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