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porous
[ pawr-uhs, pohr- ]
porous
/ ˈɔːə /
adjective
- permeable to water, air, or other fluids
- biology geology having pores; poriferous
- easy to cross or penetrate
the most porous defence in the league
the porous border into Thailand
porous
/ ô′ə /
- Having many pores or other small spaces that can hold a gas or liquid or allow it to pass through.
Derived Forms
- ˈǰdzܲԱ, noun
- ˈǰdzܲ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ۴dzܲ· adverb
- ۴dzܲ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·۴dzܲ adjective
- non·۴dzܲ·Ա noun
- ܲ·۴dzܲ adjective
- un·۴dzܲ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of porous1
Example Sentences
The long, porous border between India and Bangladesh makes it relatively easy for armed insurgent groups from India's north-eastern states to cross over from Bangladesh.
Trump shared an image of the absorbent, yellow and porous icon puzzling over a notepad with a pencil in his hand.
Instead, Barkley again ran roughshod over the porous Rams defense for another gazillion.
Homeowners can replace porous vents with fire-resistant ones designed to keep out windswept embers, and install ember-resistant gutter guards that allow rainwater but stop vegetation from piling up on the roofline.
According to the US state department, the country's close proximity to Venezuela, porous borders and direct transportation routes to Europe and North America make it "a prime location for narcotics trans-shipment".
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