nonporous
adjective
non·po·rous
ˌnän-ˈpȯr-əs 
: not porous
nonporous surfaces
nonporous rock
nonporous wood
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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.
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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
Bon Ami, Bar Keepers Friend, and The Pink Stuff are mild abrasives that are particularly effective at removing mineral and rust stains from hard, nonporous surfaces.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024
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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
Bon Ami, Bar Keepers Friend, and The Pink Stuff are mild abrasives that are particularly effective at removing mineral and rust stains from hard, nonporous surfaces.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Nonporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonporous. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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