sponginess

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние пористости, характеризующееся способностью сжиматься или занимать меньше места.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being spongy, characterized by porosity and the ability to be compressed or occupy less space.

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1. PorosityB2formal

   The quality or state of being porous, like a sponge, allowing liquids or air to pass through.

   Пористость

   • The sponginess of the soil helps it retain water.
   • The material's sponginess makes it ideal for soundproofing.
   • He tested the sponginess of the cake by pressing it lightly.

   Синонимыpermeabilityporosityporousness

   Антонимыcompactnessdensityimpermeabilitysolidity

2. CompressibilityC1formal

   The property of being able to be compressed or occupy less space, often returning to its original shape.

   Сжимаемость

   • The sponginess of the foam allows it to be packed tightly.
   • The mattress's sponginess provides comfort and support.
   • The sponginess of the rubber ball makes it bounce well.

   Синонимыcompressibilitycushioningelasticityresiliencesoftnessspringiness

   Антонимыfirmnessincompressibilityrigidity