nonporous
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“Cities are basically nonporous environments,” said Beard, the Cornell professor.
From Los Angeles Times
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
It is also nonporous, making it ideal for holding food and sauces without absorbing them.
From Seattle Times
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
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