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What does porous mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word porous? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through.
  2. (legislation) full of loopholes
  3. (figuratively) With many gaps.
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An aerogel is a porous network of silica strands with diameters of a few nanometres.
The local iron ore gives the teapot a porous molecular structure thus allowing the aeration of the tea inside.
One easy thing homeowners can do is disconnect their downspouts, redirecting rainwater from roofs out onto porous ground.
It's not recommended to roll paint on an acoustic ceiling, as it is very porous.
By waterproofing the porous concrete, he eliminates the wet surface conditions that cause mildew.
These aluminosilicates form porous structures whose cavities can act as storage for ions and molecules.

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