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
• 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
• 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
• Slate, on the other hand, is nonporous and virtually maintenance free.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2017
• Slate, on the other hand, is nonporous and virtually maintenance-free.
  — Joe Lindsey, Popular Mechanics, 30 Sep. 2020
• Clean nonporous cooking and eating utensils, food equipment, food contact surfaces, and kitchen cleaning items with hot, sudsy water and rinse them in clear hot water.
  — Diane Mason, Cincinnati.com, 20 Feb. 2018
• All three materials are nonporous and can be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
  — Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 15 Oct. 2019
• Whether the mold is on porous or nonporous surfaces, probably the most important aspect of cleanup is preventing the mold from reappearing.
  — Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2021
• These are all fine for hard, nonporous surfaces, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces.
  — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2023
• In general, a virus will survive the longest on nonporous surfaces made of metal and plastics — including door knobs, counters and railings.
  — Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2020
• Because most cities are covered in nonporous, nonabsorbent surfaces, all the grime, toxins and trash in the city are washed out by rainwater during storms — and washed into the nearby waterways, farms and oceans.
  — Annalee Newitz, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2013
• With the company portraying his masses of workers, Hades leads them through a song celebrating the importance of a nonporous border.
  — Charles Isherwood, New York Times, 23 May 2016
• Dog urine can also wreak havoc on hardscapes such as decks and garden paths, so, if possible, choose nonporous materials that won’t stain or absorb liquids and odors.
  — Washington Post, 4 May 2022

Last Updated: 13 Oct 2024