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porous
01
containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most porous
Comparative
more porous
gradable
Examples
The sponge was porous, absorbing water quickly.
02
not protected enough to stop people, animals, or things from passing through
Examples
The porous fence allowed animals, such as rabbits and deer, to easily enter the garden.
Lexical Tree
nonporous
porousness
porous
pore
