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Meaning of POROSITY

Pronunciation:  pow'râsitee

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the property of being porous; being able to absorb fluids
 

POROSITY is a 8 letter word that starts with P.

 

 Synonyms: porousness
 
 Antonyms: solidity, solidness
 
 See Also: body, consistence, consistency, permeability, permeableness, sponginess

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Po*ros"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. porosit['e].]
The quality or state of being porous; -- opposed to density.
 

 

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