🧽porous

adjective
/ˈpɔːrəs/

Meaning

Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.

Example Sentences

The soil is very porous and drains quickly.

Synonyms

permeable, absorbent, spongy, leaky, penetrable

Antonyms

impermeable, solid, sealed

Collocations

porous rock, porous surface, porous soil, porous structure

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