SPONGIFORM Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word spongiform. (close relations)
Definition of SPONGIFORM
Best Alternative Words for SPONGIFORM
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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 | ||||||||
porous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of pores or vessels or holes adjective satellite • able to absorb fluids • allowing passage in and out | ||||||||
soft | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • yielding readily to pressure or weight • compassionate and kind; conciliatory • (of sound) relatively low in volume • produced with vibration of the vocal cords • not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons) • (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone • (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected • (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh') adverb • in a relaxed manner; or without hardship adjective satellite • easily hurt • (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value • using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation • tolerant or lenient • soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe • having little impact • out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance • willing to negotiate and compromise • not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship • mild and pleasant • not brilliant or glaring | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
squishy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility |