nonporous
adjective
non·po·rous
ˌnän-ˈpȯr-əs 
: not porous
nonporous surfaces
nonporous rock
nonporous wood
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Unlike plastic dishes that trap odors, hold onto greasy residue, and become permanently stained after a single run-in with spaghetti sauce, glass has a nonporous surface that resists buildup and is dishwasher safe.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
The material should be nonporous so bacteria do not grow in it.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Germs often survive longer on smooth, nonporous materials like plastic, stainless steel, and glass than on porous surfaces, Ali says.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
Blue hone is also relatively nonporous, which means water from the ice is less likely to get in and cause fractures.
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Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
The material should be nonporous so bacteria do not grow in it.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Germs often survive longer on smooth, nonporous materials like plastic, stainless steel, and glass than on porous surfaces, Ali says.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
Blue hone is also relatively nonporous, which means water from the ice is less likely to get in and cause fractures.
—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nonporous
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonporous. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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