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energy-absorbing

energy-absorbing \energy-absorbing\ adj. capable of absorbing energy; as, energy-absorbing bumpers reduce injury and damage in vehicle collisions.

WordNet
energy-absorbing

adj. (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy [syn: endoergic] [ant: exoergic]

Usage examples of "energy-absorbing".

But beds were made out of nonconductive, energy-absorbing materials, just in case.