nonporous

adjective

non·​po·​rous ˌnän-ˈpȯr-əs How to pronounce nonporous (audio)
: not porous
nonporous surfaces
nonporous rock
nonporous wood

Examples of nonporous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When working with dye or food coloring, be sure to use bowls and spoons made from nonporous material. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024 Clorox® Disinfecting Mist is a disinfecting and sanitizing solution that comes in a travel size and effectively kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on hard nonporous surfaces and sanitizes soft surfaces. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 Dec. 2023 All three materials are nonporous and can be thoroughly cleaned after each use. Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 30 Sep. 2023 Porcelain is a type of ceramic with a glazed, nonporous surface that is generally dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023 Enter ceramic, the most nonporous (and therefore stain resistant) option on this list. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 29 July 2023 These pots and pans have a slick, nonporous chemical coating along the inside that creates a nonreactive surface that keeps food from sticking. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023 Most Durable Fiberglass pools have a nonporous gel top coat that can't rip, tear, bunch up, or crack like vinyl or concrete. Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 5 May 2023 These are all fine for hard, nonporous surfaces, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonporous was in 1857

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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonporous. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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