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impervious

1 of 1adjective
/ɪmˈpɜrviəs/
Forms:more impervious,most impervious
1

preventing a substance such as liquid from passing through

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  • The impervious seal on the container kept the chemicals inside safe from contamination.
  • The impervious barrier prevents water from seeping into the basement.
  • The impervious coating on the roof protects the building from water damage.
2

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

  • His thick skin seemed impervious to criticism.
  • The new coating made the wall impervious to moisture.
  • She appeared impervious to the stress of her demanding job.
  • The car's windows were impervious to bullets.
  • The high-quality paint was impervious to fading and wear.
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