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nonporous

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having no pores, not penetrable, impervious.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The plastic was a nonporous surface, so the ink couldn't sink in and stain it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

not porous; especially not having vessels that appear as pores

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • nonporous wood

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: porous

History

Etymology

From non- + porous.