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porosity

/ˈpɒrəsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does porosity mean?

noun

The state or quality of being porous; the extent to which a material or surface allows the passage of fluids or gases through it.

Example

"The high porosity of the soil made it difficult to build a stable foundation."

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