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porosity

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun porosity has 1 sense
  1. porosity, porousness - the property of being porous; being able to absorb fluids
    --1 is a kind of consistency, consistence, body
    Antonyms: solidity, solidness
    --1 has particulars: sponginess; permeability, permeableness

Definitions from the Web

Porosity

Noun: The quality or state of being porous, or full of small holes or openings.

Example sentence: The porosity of the sponge allows it to absorb a large amount of water.

Noun: Geology. The ratio of the volume of space voids or holes in a material to the total volume of the material, usually expressed as a percentage.

Example sentence: The porosity of the soil affects its ability to retain water for plant growth.

Noun: Physics. The property of a substance that permits the passage of fluids or gases through its pores or interstices.

Example sentence: The porosity of the filter paper helps to separate solids from liquids.

Adjective: Having small holes or openings; porous.

Example sentence: The volcanic rock has high porosity, allowing lava to flow through it.

Adjective: (of an economic or social structure) full of gaps; not replete or consolidated.

Example sentence: The porosity of the labor market makes it difficult for job seekers to find stable employment.

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