NONPOROUS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

nonporous

adjective

Definition of nonporous

as in nonabsorbent

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as in impermeable

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Recent Examples of nonporous Soapstone is a nonporous natural stone that won’t absorb undesirable flavors or smells. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025 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 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. — Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 How To Remove Mold With Bleach Chlorine bleach is most effective at disinfecting nonporous surfaces. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonporous

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonporous

Adjective

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
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

Definition of nonabsorbent

Adjective

Chocolate brown stripes punctuate a light charcoal gray background, and the low-pile weave made from recycled polyester gives it an impermeable, easy-to-clean surface.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
Needing to remain impermeable to everything that is said about him is another stylistic exercise built into the equation of being a global star.

— TIME, Time, 26 June 2026

Definition of impermeable

Adjective

For now, access appears limited to the steadily expanding group of organizations granted access to Claude Mythos Preview through Anthropic’s — not entirely watertight — private Project Glasswing initiative.

— Robert Hart, The Verge, 9 June 2026
Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.

— Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026

Definition of watertight

Adjective

In the venue’s defense, the arena’s near-impenetrable exterior likely had something to do with its appeal.

— Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Quaintance, in particular, is potentially a monster on defense, and uniting him with Wembanyama might make this team virtually impenetrable.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 June 2026

Definition of impenetrable

Adjective

Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
For smaller private colleges that are tuition dependent and lack substantial and accessible endowments, even a modest reduction in enrollment could prove calamitous.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026