Unabsorbent

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not absorbent.

    "Fabrics made of unabsorbent fibers feel clammy in cold weather and sticky in hot weather."

Example

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"Fabrics made of unabsorbent fibers feel clammy in cold weather and sticky in hot weather."

Etymology

From un- + absorbent.

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