How to Use nonporous in a Sentence

nonporous

adjective
  • It is meant to be placed on smooth, nonporous surfaces.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 June 2021
  • Go for hard, nonporous woods that won't draw moisture out of cheese.
    — Becky Krystal, charlotteobserver, 5 June 2018
  • These are made with nonporous glass that won’t absorb odors, stain or warp.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 25 June 2021
  • The nonporous recycled polyester lining doesn’t keep odors and is easy to clean.
    — Kelsey Lindsey, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
  • Coated ceramic is easy to clean thanks to the nonporous glaze.
    — Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Pick a board that is nonporous—wooden ones may have bacteria trapped in the cracks that can mix with the butter.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2022
  • The sturdy section base keeps the ice crusher in place on smooth, nonporous surfaces.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 June 2021
  • Most Durable Fiberglass pools have a nonporous gel top coat that can't rip, tear, bunch up, or crack like vinyl or concrete.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 5 May 2023
  • The hard, nonporous surface is good for grinding, won’t absorb or transfer odors, and is easy to clean.
    — Francine Maroukian, Popular Mechanics, 13 Nov. 2018
  • For the most part, Parker drew the series on Yupo, an erasable, nonporous paper made from polypropylene.
    — Sarah Bonnette | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 5 Oct. 2020
  • They're usually built of clay or nonporous soil and are wider at the bottom, narrower at the top.
    — USA Today, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Engineers are figuring out how to mine the heat in the nonporous rock beneath the surface.
    — Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2021
  • Engineers are figuring out how to mine the heat in the nonporous rock beneath the surface.
    — Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2021
  • Engineers are figuring out how to mine the heat in the nonporous rock beneath the surface.
    — David Brooks, Star Tribune, 12 Feb. 2021
  • Engineers are figuring out how to mine the heat in the nonporous rock beneath the surface.
    — Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2021
  • Engineers are figuring out how to mine the heat in the nonporous rock beneath the surface.
    — Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2021
  • Engineers are figuring out how to mine the heat in the nonporous rock beneath the surface.
    — Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2021
  • Engineers are figuring out how to mine the heat in the nonporous rock beneath the surface.
    — Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2021
  • Engineers are figuring out how to mine the heat in the nonporous rock beneath the surface.
    — Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2021
  • For those smudges, there’s Bar Keepers Friend, a powdered cleanser that removes tough stains and build-up from nonporous surfaces.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Their bathtubs and wall surrounds are nonporous, easy to maintain and resistant to the wear-and-tear of everyday use.
    — Stepfanie Romine, Cincinnati.com, 10 June 2019
  • The right mop is essential, since some common mop types are not ideal for hard, nonporous surfaces.
    — Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, 20 Feb. 2021
  • Both have nonporous surfaces that are impervious to staining and easy to clean.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Apr. 2019
  • One recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the coronavirus could live on some nonporous surfaces like plastic for up to three days.
    — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, 30 Apr. 2020
  • This five-piece Ahimsa set, made of stainless steel, is plastic-free, durable and nonporous to prevent stains and bacteria growth.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2021
  • However, ease of cleaning was a top-scoring metric, as the aluminum chestpiece is smooth and nonporous.
    — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • When working with dye or food coloring, be sure to use bowls and spoons made from nonporous material.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 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
  • Hard glossy plastic is OK for parts that don't touch your genitals, but platinum silicone is medical grade, nonporous, easy to clean, and body-safe.
    — Jaina Grey, WIRED, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Porcelain is a type of ceramic with a glazed, nonporous surface that is generally dishwasher- and microwave-safe.
    — Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023

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