POROUS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word porous. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word porous. (close relations)

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	permeable				adjectiveadj
	adjective • allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
	absorbent				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) noun • a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
	absorptive				adjectiveadj
	adjective • having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
	bibulous				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
	osmotic				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or relating to osmosis
	penetrable				adjectiveadj
	adjective • admitting of penetration or passage into or through adjective satellite • capable of being penetrated
	spongy				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility • like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed
	holey				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective satellite • allowing passage in and out
	poriferous				adjectiveadj
	adjective • full of pores or vessels or holes

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