nonporous

adjective

non·po·rous | \ˌnän-ˈpȯr-əs

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Definition of nonporous

: not porous nonporous surfaces nonporous rock nonporous wood

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Go for hard, nonporous woods that won't draw moisture out of cheese. — Becky Krystal, charlotteobserver, "How to build the ultimate cheese board," 5 June 2018 Clean nonporous cooking and eating utensils, food equipment, food contact surfaces, and kitchen cleaning items with hot, sudsy water and rinse them in clear hot water. — Diane Mason, Cincinnati.com, "Flood waters may contaminate foods," 20 Feb. 2018 Slate, on the other hand, is nonporous and virtually maintenance free. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Countertop Materials," 2 May 2017 With the company portraying his masses of workers, Hades leads them through a song celebrating the importance of a nonporous border. — Charles Isherwood, New York Times, "Review: ‘Hadestown’ Reanimates a Well-Known Myth," 23 May 2016

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