nonporous
adjective
non·po·rous
ˌnän-ˈpȯr-əs 
: not porous
nonporous surfaces
nonporous rock
nonporous wood
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Not to mention, it’s also constructed with durable stoneware and coated in a nonporous enamel glaze that is stain- and scratch-resistant, too.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Cold viruses can remain infectious longer on hard, nonporous surfaces such as stainless steel and plastic.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The flu virus can be infectious for up to nine hours, especially on nonporous surfaces.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Cold viruses can remain infectious longer on hard, nonporous surfaces such as stainless steel and plastic.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The flu virus can be infectious for up to nine hours, especially on nonporous surfaces.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonporous. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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