Porosity (Noun)
Meaning
The property of being porous; being able to absorb fluids.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The sponge's high porosity made it ideal for cleaning up spills quickly and efficiently.
- The soil's low porosity caused water to run off the surface instead of being absorbed.
- The researchers studied the porosity of the rock formations to determine their potential for storing oil and gas.
- The new fabric's porosity allowed for excellent airflow and moisture wicking properties.
- The high porosity of the ceramic material made it suitable for use in water filtration systems.