porosity


po·ros·i·ty

noun \pə-ˈrä-sə-tē, p-\
plural po·ros·i·ties

Definition of POROSITY

1
a : the quality or state of being porous b : the ratio of the volume of interstices of a material to the volume of its mass
2
: pore

First Known Use of POROSITY

14th century

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