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  • Yupo is a synthetic, non-absorbent "paper" that some of my friends like for the way watercolor behaves on it.

    Wheelbarrow James Gurney 2010

  • However, even after two washings -- better living through chemistry -- the new towels are still mostly useless, and naturally, the old towels have been carefully hidden where I cannot find them, so I was stuck using the non-absorbent ones after my shower.

    The New Towel Effect Steve Perry 2010

  • Yeah, who the hell invented non-absorbent TP anyway?

    Tissue issue Professor in Training 2009

  • Sprinkle two little containers of non-absorbent kitty litter provided by the vet in the litterbox.

    Duncan update « knitnut.net 2008

  • Treated nets may be dried, placed flat on clean non-absorbent surfaces such as plastic sheeting, (fig. 8), or spread on beds or mattresses

    5. Implementation 1997

  • On non-absorbent bag surfaces like polypropylene insecticide activity is better than on the highly absorbent jute bags.

    8. Pest control using insecticides 1996

  • Plastic boxes, though expensive, are the most useful as they are long lasting, easy to clean and non-absorbent.

    Chapter 2 1991

  • To make these boxes, insulating material is packed between two layers of strong, waterproof, non-absorbent boarding.

    Chapter 2 1991

  • Plastic boxes are better because they are non-absorbent and durable.

    Chapter 2 1991

  • Alternatively, freshly moulded blocks can be laid out in a single layer, on a non-absorbent surface, and covered with a sheet

    Chapter 8 1987

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