porosity

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being porous; capable of absorbing and retaining liquids or gases.

  - "The clay has a high porosity, making it ideal for absorbing water."
  - "The sponge's porosity allows it to soak up large amounts of water."

• noun

  The degree to which a substance or material allows the passage of fluids or gases.

  - "The porosity of concrete is a crucial factor in its strength."
  - "The porosity of a membrane can be measured using various techniques."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with porosity
sorosity , mososity , positivity

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Variants

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porosities , porosity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'porosus' meaning full of pores or having pores.

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Trivia

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1. The porosity of a material can be increased by creating more pores or decreasing the size of existing pores.

2. The porosity of a material can affect its thermal conductivity, with more porous materials often having lower thermal conductivity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Permeability: The ability of a substance or material to allow the passage of fluids or gases under pressure.

2. Absorption: The process by which a substance takes in and holds another substance, usually a liquid or gas.

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Culture

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Porosity has been studied extensively in various fields such as geology, materials science, and biology. In geology, porosity is a critical factor in understanding the properties of rocks and their ability to store and transmit fluids. In materials science, porosity is a key factor in the design and engineering of materials with specific properties. In biology, porosity plays a crucial role in the function of tissues and organs.

How to Memorize "porosity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sponge soaking up water. The sponge's porosity allows it to absorb large amounts of water. Visualize the water filling the tiny pores in the sponge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'porosity' with the word 'absorption'. Both words are related to the ability of a substance to take in and hold liquids or gases.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Porosity is the ability to absorb Oceans, Rivers, and Seas' to remember the meaning of the word.

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