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nonporous

British  
/ nɒnˈpɔːrəs /

adjective

  1. not permeable to water, air, or other fluids

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“Cities are basically nonporous environments,” said Beard, the Cornell professor.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2024

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 Oct. 30, 2023

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 May 4, 2022

Although decidedly nonporous, these rocks can still contain cracks, and Posiva had to map and avoid them as workers dug deeper.

From Science Magazine Feb. 23, 2022

When the skin is ready to apply, coat this plaster cast with some nonporous modelling material.

From Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration by Farnham, Albert B.

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