nonporous
Example Sentences
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Given the heavy rainfall and nonporous soil, the waste festers, exposing residents to health risks.
From New York Times
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
Abbott says it has made a number of upgrades, including replacing a leaking roof and installing nonporous, easily cleanable and sanitary floors to remove the risk of standing water.
From Washington Post
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
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
