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Antonyms for nonporous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : pawr-uhs, pohr-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɔr əs, ˈpoʊr-



Definition of nonporous

Origin :
  • late 14c., "full of pores," from Old French poros (14c., Modern French poreux), from Medieval Latin porosus; or directly from Latin porus "an opening" (see pore (n.)). Figurative use from 1640s.
  • As in incompressible : adj firm
  • As in firm : adj inflexible
  • As in impermeable : adj impenetrable
Example sentences :
  • A porous separator allows more energy to be drawn from the battery than a nonporous one.
  • Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte
  • When a wooden case is used, jars made of rubber, or some other nonporous, acid-resisting material are necessary.
  • Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte
  • When the skin is ready to apply, coat this plaster cast with some nonporous modelling material.
  • Extract from : « Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit » by Albert B. Farnham

Synonyms for nonporous

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