nonporous

adjective

non·​po·​rous ˌnän-ˈpȯr-əs How to pronounce nonporous (audio)
: not porous
nonporous surfaces
nonporous rock
nonporous wood

Examples of nonporous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some cleaning wipes intended for use on hard, nonporous surfaces can also be used to clean fabric and leather backpacks. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024 Bon Ami, Bar Keepers Friend, and The Pink Stuff are mild abrasives that are particularly effective at removing mineral and rust stains from hard, nonporous surfaces. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024 When working with dye or food coloring, be sure to use bowls and spoons made from nonporous material. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024 Clorox® Disinfecting Mist is a disinfecting and sanitizing solution that comes in a travel size and effectively kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on hard nonporous surfaces and sanitizes soft surfaces. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for nonporous 

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonporous was in 1857

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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonporous. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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