spongelike

• Qualifie quelque chose qui ressemble à une éponge ou qui en possède les caractéristiques, telles que la porosité, la capacité d'absorption ou l'élasticité.

Describes something that resembles or has the characteristics of a sponge, such as being porous, absorbent, or elastic.

1. Soft and porous textureB2formal

   Having a soft, porous, and compressible quality, similar to a sponge.

   D'une texture molle et poreuse rappelant une éponge

   • The cake had a spongelike texture, light and airy.
   • The moss felt spongelike underfoot after the rain.
   • The foam mattress is spongelike and very comfortable.

   Synonymesabsorbentcompressiblecushionyporoussoftspongyspringyyielding

   Antonymesdensefirmhardsolid

2. Absorbent qualityB2formal

   Capable of absorbing liquids easily and releasing them when squeezed, like a sponge.

   Qualité absorbante

   • This spongelike material can soak up several times its weight in water.
   • The soil in the garden is spongelike, retaining moisture well.
   • The cloth has a spongelike ability to absorb spills quickly.

   Synonymesabsorbentpermeableporousspongy

   Antonymesimpermeablenonabsorbentwaterproof