The meaning of POROUS is possessing or full of pores. How to use porous in a sentence.

Something that is porous has many small holes, so liquid or air can pass through, especially…. Learn more.

POROUS meaning: 1 : having small holes that allow air or liquid to pass through; 2 : easy to pass or get through

Something that is porous has many small holes in it, which water and air can pass through. The local limestone is very porous.

Definition of porous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · Adjective porous (comparative more porous, superlative most porous) Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through.

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