Define: Nonporous

How is Nonporous defined in a legal contract?

• Nonporous means a material without pores which does not permit the absorption or passage of liquids or air. Typical nonporous materials consist of glass, metals, and plastic products. Seen in 36 SEC filings.
• Nonporous means a substance that lacks small openings permitting liquids or gas from infiltrating the material. Seen in 4 SEC filings.
• Nonporous means a material without pores that does not allow liquids to be absorbed or pass through. This could include substances such as metal, glass, and silicone. Seen in 4 SEC filings.
• Nonporous means a material or item that lacks small openings or crevices that prevent air, water, and bacteria from infiltrating. Typical materials include glass, metals, and plastics. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

• Nonporous means a material preventing absorption or passage of liquids or air, typically glass, metals, or plastics.

Relevant Contract Types

• Construction Contract
• Manufacturing and Supply Agreement
• Product Purchase Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Procurement of construction materials.
• Criteria for choosing manufacturing raw materials.
• Standards specifications in product purchases.

Relevant Sectors

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare (for nonporous materials used in medical devices and pharmaceutical manufacture)

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