Impervious

impervious

[im′pər·vē·əs]

(science and technology)

impermeable

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Impervious

Resistant to water.

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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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