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Term: Porus

Description: Porus is a versatile term with various meanings depending on its usage. As a noun, Porus refers to a term commonly used in biology to describe a minute opening, pore, or pore-like structure in plants and animals. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is porous, meaning it has numerous small holes or spaces that allow the passage of air, liquids, or substances.

Sense 1 (Noun):
- In biology, porus signifies a small opening or microscopic pore present in the tissues of plants or animals, allowing the exchange of gases, nutrients, or fluids.

Sample Sentence (Noun):
- The stomata on the leaves of the plant function as porus, facilitating the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen.

Sense 2 (Adjective):
- When used as an adjective, porus describes an object or material that has many small holes or air pockets, which allow the passage of substances.

Sample Sentence (Adjective):
- The sponge is highly porus, making it ideal for absorbing liquids and cleaning surfaces.

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