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Uncommonporous
The correct spelling is porous.
How to pronounce porous
/ˈpɔːɹəs/
adjectiveIPA: /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.Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through.
- 2.With many gaps.
- 3.(by extension) full of loopholes
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