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as in nonabsorbent
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as in impermeable
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Recent Examples of nonporous
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.
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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
All three materials are nonporous and can be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
—Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 30 Sep. 2023
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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
All three materials are nonporous and can be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
—Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 30 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonporous
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Because most cities are covered in nonporous, nonabsorbent surfaces, all the grime, toxins and trash in the city are washed out by rainwater during storms — and washed into the nearby waterways, farms and oceans.—
Annalee Newitz,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2013
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The deets: With a mesh upper, polyester lacing, removable arch support, and nonabsorbent foam, this shoe is built for wet conditions.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
27 Aug. 2021
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Surface treatments can help make paper—which naturally sops up moisture from the air that could affect the device built on top—relatively impermeable.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Jan. 2013
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Pepe has been Portugal’s bedrock for almost two decades, a scratching, impermeable presence who won 141 caps for his country, and was central to their first major trophy at Euro 2016.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
8 Aug. 2024
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Potassium helps produce sturdy plants and increases plants’ resistance to stress but overapplication of potassium (and too much of any nutrient) can cause other necessary nutrients to become unavailable to the plant.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Rugs used on slippery surfaces such as wood and tile need to have sturdy backing made to hug the floor and grip it tightly.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Woods Hole underwater acoustic system includes off-the-shelf components in a watertight Pelican case.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Nov. 2024
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The gold depository at Fort Knox has a reputation for being impenetrable, which has gained it a place in popular culture.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Numerous incidents demonstrate that Macs are not impenetrable, and a new one has recently been added to the list.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Presenting evidence to a grand jury investigating Mr. Schumer would be a substantial escalation of Mr. Martin’s efforts.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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While upfront investments may be substantial, labor savings, increased throughput and error reduction typically deliver long-term benefits.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonporous. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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