Impervious

usgb/ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
adjective

Not allowing something, especially liquid or gas, to go through.

The new material is impervious to heat and cold.
Visual representation of "impervious" - Not allowing something, especially liquid or gas, to go through

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  • impervious material
  • impervious barrier
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Literal Barrier

Used when something physically stops another substance from passing through.

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The gloves were impervious to the chemicals.
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Technical Context

Often found in descriptions of materials in science, construction, or technology.

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They used an impervious membrane beneath the road.
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Nature Proof

Suggests resistance to natural elements like water, heat, and humidity.

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Our tent is impervious to rain.
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