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
Given the heavy rainfall and nonporous soil, the waste festers, exposing residents to health risks.
From New York Times • May 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
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.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
