
Impervious
Literal Barrier
Used when something physically stops another substance from passing through.
The gloves were impervious to the chemicals.
Technical Context
Often found in descriptions of materials in science, construction, or technology.
They used an impervious membrane beneath the road.
Nature Proof
Suggests resistance to natural elements like water, heat, and humidity.
Our tent is impervious to rain. Compare with
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