porous

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpɔːrəs/

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Adjective

Positive porous

Comparative more porous

Superlative most porous

1. A porous object is one with a lot of holes or spaces in it that allows liquids and gases to pass through.

   Some kinds of rock are so porous that water goes right through it.

2. (law) A law that is filled with loopholes.

   Drugs easily enter the country because of its porous borders.