porousness

Meanings

• adjective

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

• adjective

  Relating to or having pores or openings, especially in a solid material.

---

Variants

List of all variants of porousness that leads to same result
porous , porously , porousness , porousnesses

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French 'porosus' meaning 'full of pores' or 'pitted'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Porous materials are used in filtration systems to remove impurities from liquids.

2. The human body is a porous system, with our skin allowing us to absorb water and nutrients from food and drink.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. permeability: The degree to which a substance allows the passage of a fluid or gas. Porousness and permeability are related concepts, as a porous material is typically also permeable.

2. absorption: The process by which a substance takes in and retains another substance. Porousness is a property that facilitates absorption.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, porousness is often used to describe characters who are emotionally open and receptive, allowing them to absorb experiences and emotions. In art, porous materials such as clay and canvas are used for their ability to absorb and hold pigments.

How to Memorize "porousness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sponge, which is a porous material that can absorb liquids. Visualize the sponge soaking up water and expanding in size.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'porousness' with the word 'absorbent'. Remember that a porous material is one that can absorb and retain fluids or gases.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Porcupines are Porous' to remember the meaning of porousness. Porcupines have quills that are like tiny pores, allowing them to absorb fluids and toxins.

---

Memorize "porousness" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize porousness is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.