porously

Meanings

• having pores or spaces for the passage of gases, fluids, or other substances

  - "The clay is porously so that water can seep in and out easily."
  - "The membrane of the lungs is porously, allowing for the exchange of gases between the lungs and the environment."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with porously
porpoise , porridge , porcupine , porous , porrigo

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Homophones

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1. porous () :
   

2. porous () :
   

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Variants

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porous , porously , porousness , porousnesses

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Forms

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{"term"=>"porous filter", "description"=>"a filter made of a porous material, such as clay, sand, or activated carbon, that can absorb and retain contaminants or impurities in liquids or gases as they pass through the filter."}

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Etymology

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from Old French poros, from Latin porosus, from porus, pore.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the difference between a porous material and a non-porous material?", "answer"=>"A porous material is a material that has pores or tiny holes that allow gases, liquids, or solids to pass through the material. Porous materials can absorb and hold large quantities of fluids or gases, making them useful in various applications such as filtration, insulation, and water storage. On the other hand, a non-porous material is a material that does not have pores or tiny holes that allow gases, liquids, or solids to pass through the material. Non-porous materials do not absorb or hold fluids or gases, making them less useful in applications where absorption or retention of fluids or gases is required."}

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1. porous media: a type of media or material that possesses a significant degree of porosity, meaning that it has a large number of pores or voids that can absorb and hold fluids or gases. Porous media are commonly used in various applications such as filtration, separation, insulation, and storage of fluids or gases.

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Culture

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In literature and art, porous materials such as clay, stone, and wood have been used for their aesthetic and functional properties. Porous materials can absorb and hold large quantities of fluids or gases, making them ideal for various applications such as filtration, insulation, and water storage.

How to Memorize "porously"

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   - Imagine a sponge. A sponge is a porous material that can absorb large quantities of water or other liquids. The pores in a sponge are tiny and interconnected, allowing fluids to flow easily through the sponge. In a similar way, a porous material, such as a porous filter, can absorb and retain contaminants or impurities in liquids or gases as they pass through the filter.

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