ABSORBENT Antonyms
There are 5 antonyms of the word
absorbent.
(opposite meanings)
Best Opposite Words For ABSORBENT
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nonabsorbent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids) | ||||||||
hydrophobic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water adjective satellite • abnormally afraid of water | ||||||||
impermeable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through | ||||||||
repellent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water • a chemical substance that repels animals • the power to repel adjective satellite • serving or tending to repel • highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust • incapable of absorbing or mixing with | ||||||||
water-repellent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • hindering the penetration of water |