nonporous

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

Due to the nonporous nature of the watershed, the stream’s depth often increases and decreases rapidly before and after rain, leading the eggs often to be washed out.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2023

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

From New York Times • May 5, 2023

She also likes nonporous stone or composite decks.

From Washington Post • May 4, 2022

When the skin is ready to apply, coat this plaster cast with some nonporous modelling material.

From Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration by Farnham, Albert B.