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porosity

/pɔːˈrɒs.ɪ.ti/

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noun

/pɔːˈrɒs.ɪ.ti/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее свойство быть пористым, то есть способность материала впитывать жидкости.

A noun referring to the property of being porous, meaning the ability of a material to absorb fluids.

uncountable

  1. Ability to absorb fluidsC1formalscientific

    The property of a material that allows fluids or gases to pass through it due to the presence of small spaces or pores.

    ruПористость

    • The porosity of the soil determines how well water drains through it.
    • Engineers measure the porosity of rocks to assess oil reserves.
    • High porosity in concrete can lead to structural weakness over time.

    Synonymsabsorbencypermeabilityperviousnessporousnesssponginess

    Antonymscompactnessdensityimpenetrabilityimpermeabilitysolidity

Forms
  • porosities plural form
  • porosities' possessive plural form
  • porosity's possessive singular form
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