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Traditional models tend to average porosity into a single value, which hides critical details.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
However, this type of furniture is not well-suited for outdoor use during the winter months due to the material's porosity.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Because of its porosity, wood will easily absorb this liquid.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 1 Jan. 2026
Protein treatments combat structural weakness, excessive porosity, and that limp, lifeless texture that even the best moisturizers can't fix.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
However, this type of furniture is not well-suited for outdoor use during the winter months due to the material's porosity.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Because of its porosity, wood will easily absorb this liquid.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 1 Jan. 2026
Protein treatments combat structural weakness, excessive porosity, and that limp, lifeless texture that even the best moisturizers can't fix.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for porosity
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“Porosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porosity. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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porosity
noun
po·ros·i·ty
pə-ˈräs-ət-ē 
pōr-ˈäs-,
pȯ-ˈräs-
plural porosities
: the quality or state of being porous
Medical Definition
porosity
noun
po·ros·i·ty
pə-ˈräs-ət-ē, pō-, pȯ-
plural porosities
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