nonporous

Example Sentences

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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

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

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.