nonporous

Example Sentences

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“Cities are basically nonporous environments,” said Beard, the Cornell professor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

It is also nonporous, making it ideal for holding food and sauces without absorbing them.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023

Given the heavy rainfall and nonporous soil, the waste festers, exposing residents to health risks.

From New York Times • May 5, 2023

Although decidedly nonporous, these rocks can still contain cracks, and Posiva had to map and avoid them as workers dug deeper.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 23, 2022

When a wooden case is used, jars made of rubber, or some other nonporous, acid-resisting material are necessary.

From The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair by Witte, Otto A.