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porous
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/ˈpɔːrəs/
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porous
adjective
more porous
Comp.
most porous
Super.
UK
/ˈpɔːrəs/
US
/ˈpɔrəs/
пористый
The porous material allowed water to seep through easily.
Пористый материал позволял воде легко просачиваться.
Synonyms
open-pored
perforated
leaky
sponge-like
absorbent
permeable
Antonyms
solid
impermeable
Definitions
porous
adjective
Having tiny holes or spaces through which liquid or air may pass.
The porous material allowed water to seep through easily.
Not secure; easily penetrated or infiltrated.
The porous border made it difficult to control illegal immigration.
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