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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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The local iron ore gives the teapot a porous molecular structure thus allowing the aeration of the tea inside.
It's not recommended to roll paint on an acoustic ceiling, as it is very porous.
Plus, they excrete sticky compounds that glue soil particles into aggregates, keeping the soil open and porous.
The metals are dispersed as tiny particles on a supporting framework of porous aluminium oxide.
It should be porous for root aeration and drainage, but also able to retain water and nutrients.
One easy thing homeowners can do is disconnect their downspouts, redirecting rainwater from roofs out onto porous ground.

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