Noun : Tons of high-powered absorbents were needed to clean up the oil spill. From Dictionary.com.
The soapstone tub is the next best; it is clean, nonabsorbent, and not too expensive. From Wordnik.com. [The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI)] Reference
With open plumbing, and with the floors under the fixtures of nonabsorbent material, they are useless. From Wordnik.com. [The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI)] Reference
In old houses, wherever there are wooden tubs, they should be covered with zinc or some nonabsorbent material. From Wordnik.com. [The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI)] Reference
While shoes aren't allowed in swimming or diving events, Adidas provides poolside slippers, touting a soft sole and nonabsorbent, breathable "bandage.". From Wordnik.com. [Olympic Kicks] Reference
Statuettes, or any object in plaster of Paris, may be made to resemble bronze by first rendering the plaster nonabsorbent with drying linseed oil and then painting it with a varnish made by grinding waste gold leaf with honey or gum water. From Wordnik.com. [The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources] Reference
Use non-slip, nonabsorbent drop cloths for floors. From Wordnik.com. [SFGate: Top News Stories] Reference
Sun Guard Angling Gloves with 30+ UPF protection are fingerless, breathable and feature grippy, nonabsorbent palms. From Wordnik.com. [Daytona Beach News-Journal Online] Reference
The high cost of repairs has spurred more than 40 Georgia counties and cities to create storm water "utilities," which charge property owners fees based on square footage of impervious, or nonabsorbent, surface - such as roofs, driveways and parking lots. From Wordnik.com. [ajc.com - News] Reference
Latent prints deposited on hard and nonabsorbent surfaces (e.g., glass, mirror, tile, and painted wood) are preferably developed by the application of a powder; whereas prints on porous surfaces (e.g., papers, cardboard, and cloth) generally require treatment with a chemical. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
6 FLOORS are ... constructed of concrete or | | some nonabsorbent material | 1 |. From Wordnik.com. [Civics and Health] Reference
8 DROPS are ... constructed of concrete, stone, | | or some nonabsorbent material | 2 |. From Wordnik.com. [Civics and Health] Reference
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