non-absorbent

adjective

1. capable of absorbing heat, light, moisture, etc.; tending to absorb.

noun

2. something that absorbs: Tons of high-powered absorbents were needed to clean up the oil spill.

adjective

1. able to absorb

noun

2. a substance that absorbs

1718, adjective and noun, from Latin absorbentem (nominative absorbens), present participle of absorbere (see absorb). adj.

1. Capable of absorption; able to absorb.