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porous
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poreus, doorlaatbaar
containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through
Voorbeelden
The sponge was porous, absorbing water quickly.
De spons was poreus en nam snel water op.
The volcanic rock was porous, allowing lava to flow through its channels.
Het vulkanische gesteente was poreus, waardoor lava door zijn kanalen kon stromen.
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poreus, doordringbaar
not protected enough to stop people, animals, or things from passing through
Voorbeelden
The porous fence allowed animals, such as rabbits and deer, to easily enter the garden.
Het poreuze hek liet dieren, zoals konijnen en herten, gemakkelijk de tuin binnenkomen.
Many officials worry that the porous security measures could lead to unauthorized access by intruders and wildlife.
Veel functionarissen maken zich zorgen dat de poreuze beveiligingsmaatregelen kunnen leiden tot onbevoegde toegang door indringers en wilde dieren.
Lexicale Boom
nonporous
porousness
porous
pore
