Usage Note
Inassorbente is a technical or scientific adjective describing a surface or material that does not absorb liquids. It is formed with the privative prefix in- + assorbente (absorbent). It does not change form for gender (un tessuto inassorbente / una superficie inassorbente) and is seldom used in everyday conversation.
Examples
"Il rivestimento inassorbente protegge il pavimento."
Natural Translation
The non-absorbent coating protects the floor.
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