nonporous
/ (nɒnˈpɔːrəs) /
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adjective
not permeable to water, air, or other fluids
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Words nearby nonporous
nonpoint, nonpoisonous, nonpolar, nonpolitical, nonpolluting, nonporous, nonpositive, non possumus, nonpracticing, nonpractising, nonprescription
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How to use nonporous in a sentence
A porous separator allows more energy to be drawn from the battery than a nonporous one.
The Automobile Storage Battery|O. A. WitteWhen a wooden case is used, jars made of rubber, or some other nonporous, acid-resisting material are necessary.
The Automobile Storage Battery|O. A. WitteWhen the skin is ready to apply, coat this plaster cast with some nonporous modelling material.
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