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as in nonabsorbent
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as in impermeable
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Recent Examples of nonporous
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
How To Remove Mold With Bleach Chlorine bleach is most effective at disinfecting nonporous surfaces.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Soapstone is a nonporous natural stone that won’t absorb undesirable flavors or smells.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
What Surfaces Are Most Likely to Harbor Cold Viruses?
Cold viruses can remain infectious longer on hard, nonporous surfaces such as stainless steel and plastic.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
How To Remove Mold With Bleach Chlorine bleach is most effective at disinfecting nonporous surfaces.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Soapstone is a nonporous natural stone that won’t absorb undesirable flavors or smells.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
What Surfaces Are Most Likely to Harbor Cold Viruses?
Cold viruses can remain infectious longer on hard, nonporous surfaces such as stainless steel and plastic.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nonporous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonporous
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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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Engineers eventually replaced them with a version made up of 20 impermeable compartments of high-pressure hoses containing water.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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Dry waterproofing technology, which is basically like an invisible, impermeable sock liner.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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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
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Shots and goals from fast breaks in the Premier League since 2018-19 Brentford set up to hit Sunderland on counter-attacks, knowing how Le Bris’ side can defend for long periods and are watertight, conceding just three in their past five before coming to south-west London.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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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,
19 June 2026
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Serving tray for entertaining $25 to $50 This straightforward serving tray is a reliable standard that’s sturdy and comes in seven colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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The Shiatsung Project In a bungalow surrounded by an impenetrable wall, a woman has been raised in isolation by a talking screen mounted on the living room wall, fullfilling her every wish without ever revealing the reasons for its life and existence.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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For 82 games and three-plus playoff rounds, the bunker remained impenetrable.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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An indigent defense commission in Michigan, which was formed by the legislature in 2013, has led to significant reforms and a substantial influx in state funding.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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For gardeners who have been slightly more lenient in their control efforts, this means that populations already present are now likely to become significantly more substantial, with a core breeding population already large to begin with.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonporous. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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