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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
Adjective
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Rainfall would pool on the impermeable ground.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Aug. 2025
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But simply piling mounds of topsoil on top of hard clay ground can result in an impermeable layer, both to water and roots.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fall sowing encourages sturdy plants and earlier blooms, which can be quite beneficial in hot Southern climes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The shells, which are watertight and surprisingly sturdy, usually can be completed for a project in 24 hours.—
Sam Lubell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Beyond that, however, pollen’s seemingly impenetrable shell—made up of the biopolymer sporopollenin—had long stumped researchers and limited its use.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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With time, trees even grew in the impenetrable ditch.—
Steven Franck,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gap years spent working, volunteering, or launching projects often lead to more intentional education choices and a more substantial ROI.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The lot of the unit covers a substantial area of 7,400 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonporous. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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