Synonyms for porous

Synonyms for (adj) porous

Synonyms: poriferous, porous

Definition: full of pores or vessels or holes

Similar words: porose

Definition: forming a continuous series of pores

Usage: a porose hymenium


Synonyms: holey, porous

Definition: allowing passage in and out

Usage: our unfenced and largely unpoliced border inevitably has been very porous

Similar words: leaky

Definition: permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases

Usage: a leaky roof; a leaky defense system


Synonyms: porous

Definition: able to absorb fluids

Usage: the partly porous walls of our digestive system; compacting the soil to make it less porous

Similar words: permeable

Definition: allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through

Usage: permeable membranes; rock that is permeable by water


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