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porosity

porosity
Noun

This term describes the physical property of a material containing small holes or voids. It is most frequently employed in technical fields such as geology, materials science, and medicine to describe how a substance allows liquids or gases to pass through its structure.

As an uncountable noun, it refers to a general quality or a specific measurement. It does not have a plural form in standard usage; instead, one would refer to the porosity of multiple samples rather than using a pluralized version of the word.

Meanings

Nounporosity

The quality or state of being porous, specifically the measure of void spaces in a material.

The porosity of the sandstone allows water to flow through it easily.

Nounporosity

The ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of a material, expressed as a fraction or percentage.

Geologists measured the porosity of the rock sample to determine its oil storage capacity.

Examples

The porosity of the sandstone allows water to flow through it easily.

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Geologists measured the porosity of the rock sample to determine its oil storage capacity.

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