1 ~ to sth not affected or influenced by sth:
impervious to criticism / pain * The Japanese economy is supposed to be impervious to market forces.
2 ~ (to sth) (technical) not allowing a liquid or gas to pass through:
an impervious rock / layer * impervious to moisture
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