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

Dog urine can also wreak havoc on hardscapes such as decks and garden paths, so, if possible, choose nonporous materials that won’t stain or absorb liquids and odors.

From Washington Post • May 4, 2022

However, the decidedly nonporous rock still contain cracks, and Posiva—the nuclear waste company in charge of the project—had to map and avoid them as workers dug deeper.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 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.