nonporous

adjective

non·​po·​rous ˌnän-ˈpȯr-əs How to pronounce nonporous (audio)
Synonyms of nonporousnext
: not porous
nonporous surfaces
nonporous rock
nonporous wood

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The material should be nonporous so bacteria do not grow in it. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 The flu virus can be infectious for up to nine hours, especially on nonporous surfaces. — Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025 Blue hone is also relatively nonporous, which means water from the ice is less likely to get in and cause fractures. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026 Soapstone is a nonporous natural stone that won’t absorb undesirable flavors or smells. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonporous

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonporous was in 1857

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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonporous. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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