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as in nonabsorbent
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as in impermeable
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Recent Examples of nonporous
For example, while many kitchen appliances are made of nonporous materials, dishwasher drainage pipes can attract mold—and that’s a problem that can’t be resolved with a bottle of bleach.
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Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
Instead, look for vibes made from nonporous materials like ABS plastic and medical-grade silicone—these won’t irritate or damage genital and anal tissues, Dr. Suwinyattichaiporn says.
—Kate Sloan, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
How to Disinfect Kitchen and Bathroom Surfaces To disinfect hard nonporous surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom, start by cleaning them to remove dirt, food particles, grease or oil, and any other contaminants.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Some cleaning wipes intended for use on hard, nonporous surfaces can also be used to clean fabric and leather backpacks.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
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Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
Instead, look for vibes made from nonporous materials like ABS plastic and medical-grade silicone—these won’t irritate or damage genital and anal tissues, Dr. Suwinyattichaiporn says.
—Kate Sloan, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
How to Disinfect Kitchen and Bathroom Surfaces To disinfect hard nonporous surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom, start by cleaning them to remove dirt, food particles, grease or oil, and any other contaminants.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Some cleaning wipes intended for use on hard, nonporous surfaces can also be used to clean fabric and leather backpacks.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
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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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Strong metal clamps replicate the design of the polymer hinges on regular Pelican cases, squeezing the case shut on the gasket to create an impermeable seal.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
26 Mar. 2025
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Taxing cruise ships with foreign flags seems like a simple concept, like building an impermeable border wall.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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These insights shaped every detail of the grill—from the cook engine to the closed cabinet that discreetly hides the gas tank to the sturdy stainless-steel handle, a signature of Weber quality.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The shed has built-in ventilation, a window, sturdy flooring, and a padlock-compatible locking mechanism on the door.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 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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In this archetype, the leader is a stoic force—strong, steady, and impenetrable.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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His manifesto, dismissed in the 1990s as impenetrable, is now the subject of YouTube videos drawing millions of views apiece.—
Charles Homans,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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There are a few pretty substantial feature compromises/differences to take on board, though.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Bigger pieces carry a more substantial visual weight—for example, a dangly pair of earrings and a thick necklace can sometimes be too overpowering together and might end up taking away from the rest of your look.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonporous. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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