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as in nonabsorbent
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as in impermeable
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Recent Examples of nonporous
No additional cleaning products are needed to remove marks and messes from nonporous, smooth surfaces like bathtubs, sinks, light switches, doors, and more.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Its nonporous glass fends off odors, flavors and stains.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 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
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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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Its nonporous glass fends off odors, flavors and stains.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonporous
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Because most cities are covered in nonporous, nonabsorbent surfaces, all the grime, toxins and trash in the city are washed out by rainwater during storms — and washed into the nearby waterways, farms and oceans.—
Annalee Newitz,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2013
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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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The part of Texas that flooded last week is known as Flash Flood Alley because of its impermeable limestone hills and frequent downpours, but these floods were unusually severe for the area.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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The spongy material is mostly made of air, yet nearly impermeable to both air and liquid.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Photograph: Kat Merck AmazonBasics Small Packing Cubes for Travel, 4-Piece-Set $20 $14 (30% off) Amazon Not quite as compressive as our top pick, these Amazon Basics cubes offer sturdy mesh windows and durable fabric—a budget-friendly intro to packing cubes.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 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
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Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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When selecting a provider, organizations should remember to look for one that offers robust data protection offerings that ensure the storage sets are impenetrable.—
Dave Friend,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Built inside a mountain some 300 feet underground and reinforced by layers of concrete, the plant, which is the most likely target of a potential American strike, is impenetrable by any bomb except the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP).—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Yet, unlike other federal agencies that received substantial boosts in budget and staffing, the Secret Service's resources grew only modestly.—
ByDonald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 prohibits state or federal governments from placing substantial burdens on a person's religious exercise except under certain conditions.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonporous. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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