Porosity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Porosity is a noun meaning (uncountable) The state of being porous.
Meaning
(uncountable) The state of being porous.
More Meanings
- (countable) A measure of how porous a material is; the ratio of the volume of pores to the total volume
Example Sentences
An overfired biscuit has insufficient porosity for glazing.
Word Forms
- porosities
Synonyms for porosity
Depending on context, synonyms include porousness.
Antonyms for porosity
Common opposites include solidity, solidness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include porousness, permeability, pore, vuggy, patency, permeableness.
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