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impervious [im′pər·vē·əs]
(science and technology)
impermeable
impervious
In ceramics, that degree of vitrification evidenced visually by complete resistance to dye penetration; generally signifies zero absorption of water, except for floor and wall tile, which may absorb up to 0.5% water.
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You may want to consider toxicity, durability, imperviousness, maintenance requirement, and the safety of the animals inside.
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7 percent increase in GDP, as well as great expectations for its continued growth, the real estate sector expresses caution, despite Egypt's oft-touted imperviousness to the woes plaguing their international colleagues.
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His humility as an artist and imperviousness to what has always been going on around him in the world is so honest that it warrants much wider recognition.
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