SIEVELIKE Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
sievelike.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word sievelike. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word sievelike. (close relations)
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Definition of SIEVELIKE
Definition of SIEVELIKE
Best Alternative Words for SIEVELIKE
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leaky | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases adjective satellite • used informally; unable to retain urine • prone to communicate confidential information | ||||||||
porous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of pores or vessels or holes adjective satellite • able to absorb fluids • allowing passage in and out | ||||||||
strainer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through | ||||||||
percolating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the product of percolation verb • permeate or penetrate gradually • spread gradually • prepare in a percolator • cause (a solvent) to pass through a permeable substance in order to extract a soluble constituent • pass through • gain or regain energy |