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shock-absorbent

/ˈʃɒk.əbˌzɔː.bənt/

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adjective

/ˈʃɒk.əbˌzɔː.bənt/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает материал или объект, предназначенный для поглощения и уменьшения силы удара или толчка.

Describes a material or object designed to absorb and reduce the force of impact or shock.

  1. Impact-absorbingB2formal

    Designed or having the ability to reduce the force of a sudden impact or vibration.

    ruАмортизирующий

    • The running shoes have a shock-absorbent sole to protect the joints.
    • Modern helmets are made with shock-absorbent materials.
    • The packaging uses shock-absorbent foam to protect fragile items.

    Synonymscushioningdampingresilientspringy

Forms
  • more shock-absorbent comparative form
  • most shock-absorbent superlative form