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SHOCK-ABSORBENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does shock-absorbent mean?
• SHOCK-ABSORBENT (adjective)
The adjective SHOCK-ABSORBENT has 1 sense:
1. having the capacity to absorb the energy of an impact
Familiarity information: SHOCK-ABSORBENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having the capacity to absorb the energy of an impact
Context example:
the material absorbs shock and is used for shock-absorbent insoles
Similar:
absorbent; absorptive (having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.))
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