Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

non-absorbent

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.81 in modern English

Syllables: non-ab-sorbent
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of nonabsorbent.

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From non- + absorbent.

Questions

What does non-absorbent mean?: Alternative form of nonabsorbent.
Where does non-absorbent come from?: From non- + absorbent.

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