as in nonporous
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Recent Examples of nonabsorbent
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.
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Annalee Newitz, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2013
The deets: With a mesh upper, polyester lacing, removable arch support, and nonabsorbent foam, this shoe is built for wet conditions.
—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021
The board is reversible; it can be flipped and used as an ungrooved pastry board designed for mixing or rolling out dough, an advantage of its nonabsorbent surface.
—Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2022
The dog shelter shall be facing south or east, away from the prevailing winds; (2) Bedding, such as wood shavings, straw or other nonabsorbent material shall be provided in sufficient quantity for insulation against cold and damp.
—Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Feb. 2021
Annalee Newitz, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2013
The deets: With a mesh upper, polyester lacing, removable arch support, and nonabsorbent foam, this shoe is built for wet conditions.
—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021
The board is reversible; it can be flipped and used as an ungrooved pastry board designed for mixing or rolling out dough, an advantage of its nonabsorbent surface.
—Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2022
The dog shelter shall be facing south or east, away from the prevailing winds; (2) Bedding, such as wood shavings, straw or other nonabsorbent material shall be provided in sufficient quantity for insulation against cold and damp.
—Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabsorbent
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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
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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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Elsewhere, all the seasickness and disorientation — down to the sound of the bullets and the code names of Omaha Beach sectors — were factually watertight.Tomris Laffly, EW.com, 6 July 2024
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This is literally making sure the car is watertight and noise proof because sealing also stops noise getting in.WIRED, WIRED, 15 June 2023
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Trump, a staunch supporter of Israel, has strongly backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal of destroying Hamas.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The speed at which the race was called surprised even some of Trump's most staunch Arizona allies, such as border rancher John Ladd, who met with Vice President-elect JD Vance at the border wall in Cochise County in August.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Now, Eero has set its sights on your backyard, garage, and other outbuildings with the weatherproof Eero Outdoor 7.Simon Hill, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2024
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The second generation responded by ingeniously harnessing the technical fabrics that emerged post war and applying them to traditional overcoat silhouettes to produce functional, weatherproof outerwear, eventually becoming a leader in the raincoat business.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Nonabsorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabsorbent. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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