nonporous

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

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

Tiles are scratch-resistant, easy to clean and, because they’re nonporous, won’t easily absorb smells from dog or cat accidents.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2021

Whether the mold is on porous or nonporous surfaces, probably the most important aspect of cleanup is preventing the mold from reappearing.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2021

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.