The Opposite(Antonym) of “porose”
The antonyms of porose are impermeable and nonporous. The antonyms impermeable and nonporous describe materials that do not allow fluids or gases to pass through them.
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Definitions and Examples of impermeable, nonporous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The raincoat was made of impermeable material, so she stayed dry even in heavy rain.
Not having pores or openings that allow fluids or gases to pass through.
Example
The kitchen countertop was made of nonporous material, so it was easy to clean and did not absorb stains.
Key Differences: impermeable vs nonporous
- 1Impermeable refers to materials that do not allow fluids or gases to pass through them, while porose materials have many small openings that allow fluids or gases to pass through.
- 2Nonporous refers to materials that do not have pores or openings that allow fluids or gases to pass through, while porose materials have many small openings that allow fluids or gases to pass through.
Effective Usage of impermeable, nonporous
- 1Science: Use these antonyms when discussing the properties of materials in science classes.
- 2Cooking: Use nonporous to describe materials that do not absorb flavors or odors in cooking.
- 3Construction: Use impermeable to describe materials that are used to prevent water or air from passing through in construction projects.
Remember this!
The antonyms of porose are impermeable and nonporous. Use impermeable to describe materials that do not allow fluids or gases to pass through, and nonporous to describe materials that do not have pores or openings that allow fluids or gases to pass through. These words are useful in science, cooking, and construction contexts.
