porous

adjective

po·rous | \ ˈpȯr-əs

Definition of porous

1a : possessing or full of pores

b : containing vessels hardwood is porous

2a : permeable to fluids

b : permeable to outside influences

3 : capable of being penetrated porous national boundaries

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Examples of porous in a Sentence

The country has a porous border. a cleaner that should not be used on porous surfaces

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The Chiefs went through a wholesale overhaul of their porous defense over the offseason, hiring a new coordinator, new assistants and bringing in eight new starters — give or take. — Dave Skretta, The Denver Post, "Chiefs could be flying high again with offensive continuity," 7 Aug. 2019 But even setting the porous defense aside, FC Cincinnati is hurting for offensive firepower by any measure. — Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, "FC Cincinnati's offense: Why can't they score more?," 23 July 2019 Payton’s problems are his 3-point shot (30% for career) and porous defense at the point of attack. — Stefan Bondy, courant.com, "Who runs New York? The Top 25 players from the Nets and Knicks, ranked," 16 July 2019 However, their porous interior defense seemed to get worse as the season progressed. — Rick Bonnell, charlotteobserver, "Charlotte Hornets have a rim-protection problem; will they draft a shot-blocker?," 4 June 2019 Borders in the region are porous, and people often take unofficial paths to visit neighboring nations. — Washington Post, "World Digest: Aug. 7, 2019," 7 Aug. 2019 Everything is pliable, porous, and Porter’s typographical treats—alongside his turns with sound, repetition, and rhythm—exhibit his irrepressible sense of play. — Maya Phillips, The New Yorker, "“Lanny” Is a Dark, Wonderfully Tactile Reimagining of the Folktale," 18 July 2019 The team landed on silica aerogel, a 97 percent porous material that allows light through but is an insulator that slows the conduction of heat. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "This Material May Make Human Habitation on Mars Possible," 18 July 2019 Countertop materials like an engineered stone such as quartz are non-porous, resist stains and scratches, and do not require sealing. — May Delgado, Houston Chronicle, "GHBA Remodelers Council: Experience low-maintenance living," 16 June 2019

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