The Opposite(Antonym) of “porous”
The antonyms of porous are impermeable and nonporous. These words describe materials that do not allow substances to pass through them.
Explore all Antonyms of “porous”
Definitions and Examples of impermeable, nonporous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not allowing fluids or gases to pass through; impervious to water or air.
Example
The raincoat was made of an impermeable material that kept her dry in the rain.
Not having pores or openings that allow substances to pass through.
Example
The surface of the countertop was smooth and nonporous, making it easy to clean.
Key Differences: impermeable vs nonporous
- 1Impermeable describes a material that does not allow any fluids or gases to pass through it, while porous materials allow some substances to pass through.
- 2Nonporous describes a material that has no pores or openings, while porous materials have small holes or spaces that allow substances to pass through.
Effective Usage of impermeable, nonporous
- 1Science: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of materials in science experiments.
- 2Construction: Use these antonyms to describe the characteristics of building materials.
- 3Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of cooking surfaces and utensils.
Remember this!
The antonyms of porous are impermeable and nonporous. Use impermeable to describe materials that do not allow any fluids or gases to pass through, and nonporous to describe materials that have no pores or openings. These antonyms are useful in science, construction, and cooking contexts.
