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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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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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Clay deposits, forming an impermeable layer, result in waterlogged soil.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
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Loftin Hall itself, the former student dining hall where the museum is housed, is noteworthy on its own, with beautiful Mexican tiles and sturdy wooden beams.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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The insulation will keep you warm in below-zero temperatures, while the sturdy rubber soles will prevent you from slipping and sliding on icy terrain.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 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 presence of a watertight strategic rationale for projects, such as arming NATO allies against the Soviet Union, helped to quell those concerns, at least temporarily.—
Ashlyn Anderson,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2016
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Studying Trump’s image-making is, for better or worse, one of the few windows into the worldview of an otherwise impenetrable figure.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Special run-flat tires, a new thing at the time, finish off the impenetrable visage.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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If the initial list is any indication, however, any legislative bans on DEI initiatives might prove more performative than substantial.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Some lawmakers, particularly Democrats, also criticize the long-running U.S. policy of giving substantial arms aid to Egypt.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonporous. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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