shock-absorbent

Definitions of shock-absorbent
  1. adjective
    having the capacity to absorb the energy of an impact
    “the material absorbs shock and is used for shock-absorbent insoles”
    synonyms:
    absorbent, absorptive
    having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
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