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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

• SHOCK-ABSORBENT (adjective)

Sense 1

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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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