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 The material should be nonporous so bacteria do not grow in it. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 Blue hone is also relatively nonporous, which means water from the ice is less likely to get in and cause fractures. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026 Soapstone is a nonporous natural stone that won’t absorb undesirable flavors or smells. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025 The flu virus can be infectious for up to nine hours, especially on nonporous surfaces. — Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 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 dog shelter shall be facing south or east, away from the prevailing winds; (2) Bedding, such as wood shavings, straw or other nonabsorbent material shall be provided in sufficient quantity for insulation against cold and damp.

— Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Feb. 2021

Definition of nonabsorbent

Adjective

Some layers, like sandstone, contain honeycombed pores capable of holding CO2, while others, like mudstone, can act as impermeable seals, trapping the buoyant gas underground.

— Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
Charlotte has been blessed to grow at a fast rate, but our expansion has removed green spaces with impermeable pavement and buildings.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 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

Made of sturdy beech wood, rounded edges and a light hue soften the beverage cart’s overall look.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
The Guardian’s April 2025 reporting describes the classic design as a roomy jacket made from sturdy cotton twill or moleskin, typically featuring three patch pockets and a simple collar.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

Kramer/Fauci is amazing, but there’s this downtown, opaque, dark stagecraft tradition that is impenetrable.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
Since then, the president’s personnel and political decisions have reshaped the Senate battleground from what looked like an impenetrable red wall into a toss-up.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of impenetrable

Adjective

Developing and maintaining them can also require substantial investment in sensors, computing infrastructure, software integration, and specialized expertise.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Ending racial preferences in admissions leaves substantial discrimination untouched if universities distribute other opportunities by race.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026