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as in nonabsorbent
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as in impermeable
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Recent Examples of nonporous
The high-quality, nonporous glass won’t stain or absorb odors, and the containers are completely dishwasher and microwave-safe.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Ceramic Tile Most ceramic tile is glazed, not just for the purpose of creating a shiny finish but to make the material nonporous.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 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
Not to mention, it’s also constructed with durable stoneware and coated in a nonporous enamel glaze that is stain- and scratch-resistant, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Ceramic Tile Most ceramic tile is glazed, not just for the purpose of creating a shiny finish but to make the material nonporous.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 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
Not to mention, it’s also constructed with durable stoneware and coated in a nonporous enamel glaze that is stain- and scratch-resistant, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 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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The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 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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This is all meant to be impenetrable to outsiders, which is one reason for the confusion that follows shootings such as the one in Minneapolis.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Yet, across the water, a seemingly impenetrable wall of the invasive plants sways in the wind, several feet tall.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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After new state data showed substantial academic gains, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education members defended a six-figure consulting contract Tuesday that raised questions earlier this year about family connections to the district.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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America hasn't seen substantial gains in pay equity or general support for women workers for the last several administrations, Robbins said.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonporous. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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