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Definition of porousness
porousness
/ˈpɔːr.əs.nəs/
po · rous · ness
Adverb:porously
•Adjective:porous
porousness Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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1
The quality or state of having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass; porosity.
Example
"The high porousness of the sandstone allows rainwater to filter easily into the underground aquifer."
2
The state of being easily penetrated, crossed, or passed through, especially with regard to borders, defenses, or boundaries.
Example
"Officials expressed concern over the porousness of the region's maritime borders."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Porousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/porousness