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

Abbott says it has made a number of upgrades, including replacing a leaking roof and installing nonporous, easily cleanable and sanitary floors to remove the risk of standing water.

From Washington Post • Jun. 4, 2022

A porous separator allows more energy to be drawn from the battery than a nonporous one.

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