non-absorbent

English

Etymology

From non- +‎ absorbent

Adjective

non-absorbent (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of nonabsorbent.
    • 1950 September, “Fish Vans for British Railways”, in Railway Magazine, page 583:
      The inside lining at the sides and ends is composed of ⅜ in. thick resin bonded plywood faced on one side with 16-gauge light alloy, which is non-absorbent and easy to keep clean.
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