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as in nonabsorbent
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as in impermeable
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Recent Examples of nonporous
Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Soapstone is a nonporous natural stone that won’t absorb undesirable flavors or smells.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The high-quality, nonporous glass won’t stain or absorb odors, and the containers are completely dishwasher and microwave-safe.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Before refrigerators and iceboxes, high-fire, nonporous pottery was essential to life—the Tupperware or Ziploc bags of the 19th century.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Soapstone is a nonporous natural stone that won’t absorb undesirable flavors or smells.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The high-quality, nonporous glass won’t stain or absorb odors, and the containers are completely dishwasher and microwave-safe.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Before refrigerators and iceboxes, high-fire, nonporous pottery was essential to life—the Tupperware or Ziploc bags of the 19th century.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonporous
Adjective
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The board is reversible; it can be flipped and used as an ungrooved pastry board designed for mixing or rolling out dough, an advantage of its nonabsorbent surface.—
Nicole Papantoniou,
Good Housekeeping,
25 Apr. 2022
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The deets: With a mesh upper, polyester lacing, removable arch support, and nonabsorbent foam, this shoe is built for wet conditions.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
27 Aug. 2021
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Typically, these formations have porous rock layers overlaid by impermeable rock that blocks upward movement.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Which means the bigger the economy, the greater the means to erect an impermeable national defense system.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The lone crack in Yesavage’s sturdy exterior came in the first inning.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Flooding concerns were also addressed, with the company explaining that its tunnels are designed to be watertight.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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The deal is not yet watertight and needs to be implemented by individual members.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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By emphasizing the caper aspect and the goofy comedy of all this over the intricate plotting that is a hallmark of Westlake’s novels, Black lowers the stakes of a heist that involves halting a speeding NY subway refuse train and busting into a supposedly impenetrable Brooklyn vault.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Others – seemingly those who are non-religious or simply impenetrable by internet theories – quipped at the possibility.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sportsnet, owned by Canadian media conglomerate Rogers Communications, is the Canadian rights-holder for all Blue Jays games, as well as being the Canadian rights-holder for a substantial package of MLB regular-season games and the entire postseason.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who requires dialysis is covered by Medicare at substantial cost to taxpayers, Norton says.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonporous. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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