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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
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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
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Yeah, who the hell invented non-absorbent TP anyway?
Tissue issue Professor in Training 2009
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Sprinkle two little containers of non-absorbent kitty litter provided by the vet in the litterbox.
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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
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On non-absorbent bag surfaces like polypropylene insecticide activity is better than on the highly absorbent jute bags.
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Plastic boxes, though expensive, are the most useful as they are long lasting, easy to clean and non-absorbent.
Chapter 2 1991
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To make these boxes, insulating material is packed between two layers of strong, waterproof, non-absorbent boarding.
Chapter 2 1991
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Plastic boxes are better because they are non-absorbent and durable.
Chapter 2 1991
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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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