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poriferous

/pəˈrɪf.ər.əs/

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adjective

/pəˈrɪf.ər.əs/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее имеющий поры или пористый; редко используется в современном английском языке.

An obsolete adjective meaning having pores or being porous; rarely used in modern English.

  1. Full of pores or holesC2formal

    Having many small openings, pores, or vessels; porous in structure.

    ruПористый

    • The poriferous nature of the sponge allows it to absorb water easily.
    • Geologists examined the poriferous rock sample under a microscope.
    • Certain poriferous materials are used in filtration systems.

    Synonymscellularholeyhoneycombedpermeableperviousporousspongy

    Antonymscompactdenseimpermeablenonporoussolid