non-absorbent
[/nɑːn əbˈzɔːrbənt/]
adjective
não-absorvente
1. Not capable of absorbing or soaking up liquids, moisture, or other substances
The non-absorbent material repelled water and kept the surface dry.
O material não-absorvente repeliu a água e manteve a superfície seca.
2. Designed or treated to prevent absorption of liquids or moisture
They chose non-absorbent flooring for the kitchen to make cleaning easier.
Eles escolheram piso não-absorvente para a cozinha para facilitar a limpeza.
3. In technical contexts, referring to materials that do not soak up or retain fluids
The non-absorbent coating on the fabric makes it waterproof.
O revestimento não-absorvente no tecido o torna à prova d'água.
The term 'non-absorbent' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in product marketing for kitchen and bathroom materials, textiles, and industrial applications. In Brazil, it appears frequently in advertisements for home cleaning products and waterproof materials. The compound 'não-absorvente' is the standard technical term used in Portuguese-speaking countries for scientific, commercial, and everyday applications.
Related Idioms & Phrases
water off a duck's back - similar concept of non-absorption
like water on oil - descriptive of non-absorbent interaction
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