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as in tight
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light)
the material for this coat is supposed to be impervious to rain
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as in dense
impossible to get through or into
the rain forest is impervious to all but the most dedicated explorers
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Recent Examples of impervious
The superfluid still rubs against the bucket, but the material is totally impervious to friction until the container reaches a certain rotational speed.
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Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
This was somewhat fortuitous as the new Soviet T-34 tanks acquired by Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh were impervious to the M20 Recoilless Rifle and the Vespa TAP would not have fared well in the jungles of Vietnam.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2024
In South America, China, Russia, and Iran are providing military, economic, and diplomatic support to Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government in Venezuela, reinforcing his conviction that his regime is impervious to pressure.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Waterproof materials are impervious to water, providing a complete barrier, while water-resistant materials only resist water penetration to a certain degree before the water seeps through.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
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Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
This was somewhat fortuitous as the new Soviet T-34 tanks acquired by Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh were impervious to the M20 Recoilless Rifle and the Vespa TAP would not have fared well in the jungles of Vietnam.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2024
In South America, China, Russia, and Iran are providing military, economic, and diplomatic support to Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government in Venezuela, reinforcing his conviction that his regime is impervious to pressure.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Waterproof materials are impervious to water, providing a complete barrier, while water-resistant materials only resist water penetration to a certain degree before the water seeps through.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
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The supply of labor is tight in meatpacking plants and the farming industry as a whole, says Cesar Escalante, a professor at the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences.Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration began developing the guidance over the summer, aiming to provide the Trump team with a clear road map for tackling the increasingly tight relationships between some of the United States' biggest adversaries.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Will Myers The swimming pool is positioned below the house, where it’s surrounded by dense greenery.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Parts of the dense, equatorial mainland, as well as the islands that lay off the shore of the nascent capital, Cayenne, would be turned into labor camps and prisons for the most serious criminal offenders in mainland France.Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pepe has been Portugal’s bedrock for almost two decades, a scratching, impermeable presence who won 141 caps for his country, and was central to their first major trophy at Euro 2016.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Clay deposits, forming an impermeable layer, result in waterlogged soil.David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Kate Fahey a close second, going for just 20k at the time.Todd Boss, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Not to mention the fact that Trump and his close adviser, Elon Musk, both own two of Meta's competitor social media platforms.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Choosing heels with a thicker heel or platform can also provide more support and stability.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Before transferring the baking sheet to the oven, use a clean hand or the bottom of a glass to press the dough balls into rounds that are ½ inch thick and 4 inches in diameter.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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There’s almost nothing more annoying than when your jewelry gets tangled up into an impenetrable knot, but that headache can be avoided by investing in the Bagsmart Jewelry Travel Organizer, one of our favorites, that’s now on sale for $14.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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And Starkey, playing the aloof and impenetrable Allerton, has also earned acclaim for his breakout feature role.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Jamaica Public Service, the island’s electricity provider, said in a statement late Tuesday that impassable roads were preventing crews from restoring power in some areas.Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Their condominium buildings ended up receiving a foot of water, and many streets still remained underwater and impassable by mid-afternoon on Friday, Sept. 27, as the couple walked four miles to try to retrieve their cars.Diane Herbst, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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This sturdy ice scraper has a padded, ergonomic handle that makes for an easy grip with or without gloves.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Huawei says the main foldable display is built on top of a carbon fiber glass plate which helps reinforce the screen, and the hinge connecting the moving parts feel sturdy and reassuring.Ben Sin, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Impervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impervious. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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