nonporous

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

People are unlikely to get the virus by trying on clothing in a store or touching nonporous items like door handles and counters, Popescu said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2022

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

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

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.