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porous

The correct spelling is porous.

How to pronounce porous

/ˈpɔːɹəs/
adjective

IPA: /ˈpɔːɹəs/

Say it like: Por-ows

The correct spelling is porous. Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through. For example: "Concrete is porous, so water will slowly filter through it."

Usage Examples

Concrete is porous, so water will slowly filter through it.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through.
  2. 2.With many gaps.
  3. 3.(by extension) full of loopholes

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