porous

• Beschreibt einen Stoff oder ein Material mit vielen winzigen Öffnungen oder Poren, durch die Flüssigkeiten oder Gase langsam hindurchtreten können; auch bildlich für durchlässige Grenzen oder leicht angreifbare Systeme verwendet.

Describes a material or substance that has tiny holes allowing liquid or air to pass through slowly.

1. Able to absorb fluidsB2formal

   Describes a material that can take in liquids or gases through small openings.

   Porös

   • The sponge is highly porous and soaks up water quickly.
   • Porous rocks like sandstone can hold groundwater.
   • This type of clay is porous, making it ideal for pottery that breathes.

   Synonymeabsorbentpenetrablepermeableperviousspongy

   Antonymedenseimpermeablenonporoussolidwaterproof

2. Full of pores or small holesB2formal

   Having many tiny openings or vessels that allow the passage of air or liquid.

   porös

   • The porous surface of the brick helps it dry quickly.
   • Bone tissue is naturally porous, which makes it lightweight.
   • The membrane is porous, allowing certain molecules to pass through.

   Synonymeabsorptivehoneycombedpenetrablepermeableperviousspongy

   Antonymedenseimpermeablenonporoussolid

3. Allowing passage in and outC1formal

   Permitting the movement of substances, ideas, or influences through a barrier.

   Durchlässig

   • The country's porous borders make it difficult to control immigration.
   • The security system is porous, with many vulnerabilities.
   • A porous filter allows water to flow through while trapping sediment.

   Synonymeabsorbentopenpenetrablepermeablepervious

   Antonymeimpermeableimperviousnonporous