Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Not porous; especially, not having vessels that appear as pores. Opposite of porous.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adjective Having no pores, not penetrable, impervious.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective not porous; especially not having vessels that appear as pores

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word nonporous.

Examples

  • To start, pour a small amount of dry pigment forming a mound onto a nonporous slab surface, such as glass or marble; then, make an impression in the center of the mound and, into that, pour a small amount of linseed or other oil.

    Daniel Grant: Some Artists Make Their Own Paints Daniel Grant 2011

  • To start, pour a small amount of dry pigment forming a mound onto a nonporous slab surface, such as glass or marble; then, make an impression in the center of the mound and, into that, pour a small amount of linseed or other oil.

    Daniel Grant: Some Artists Make Their Own Paints Daniel Grant 2011

  • The EPA's letter comes amid increased scrutiny of the impact of natural gas drilling on water quality, specifically hydraulic fracturing, the technique used to cull oil and gas from shale and other nonporous rocks.

    EPA, State Differ Over Wastewater Drilling Tests Ryan Dezember 2011

  • To start, pour a small amount of dry pigment forming a mound onto a nonporous slab surface, such as glass or marble; then, make an impression in the center of the mound and, into that, pour a small amount of linseed or other oil.

    Daniel Grant: Some Artists Make Their Own Paints Daniel Grant 2011

  • To start, pour a small amount of dry pigment forming a mound onto a nonporous slab surface, such as glass or marble; then, make an impression in the center of the mound and, into that, pour a small amount of linseed or other oil.

    Daniel Grant: Some Artists Make Their Own Paints Daniel Grant 2011

  • Like almost all of Elsheimer's paintings, this story-within-a-landscape is small, just 12¼ inches by 16¼ inches, and painted on copper, whose smooth, nonporous surface intensifies the luminosity of the oil paint, makes his colors sparkle, and sharpens his minute details.

    The Story Within a Landscape Judith H. Dobrzynski 2010

  • Like almost all of Elsheimer's paintings, this story-within-a-landscape is small, just 12¼ inches by 16¼ inches, and painted on copper, whose smooth, nonporous surface intensifies the luminosity of the oil paint, makes his colors sparkle, and sharpens his minute details.

    The Story Within a Landscape Judith H. Dobrzynski 2010

  • Like almost all of Elsheimer's paintings, this story-within-a-landscape is small, just 12¼ inches by 16¼ inches, and painted on copper, whose smooth, nonporous surface intensifies the luminosity of the oil paint, makes his colors sparkle, and sharpens his minute details.

    The Story Within a Landscape Judith H. Dobrzynski 2010

  • To remove the spores, use a stiff brush, a nonammonia detergent, and hot water to scrub mold off nonporous surfaces.

    Tip of the Day: How to make your own (less-toxic) household cleaners 2009

  • It has a tight, nonporous weave (usually lightweight polyester, nylon, cotton jersey, or linen), and the material is infused with sunscreens (such as titanium dioxide and zinc microfibers).

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.