Porous Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Porous [pawr-uhs]

ADJECTIVE

Full of pores.
Permeable to fluids.
Capable of being penetrated.
If something is porous, it means that air and fluid can pass through small holes in it.

Example

"India and Bangladesh have porous borders."

"He asked me not to use liquid soap on the porous surface."

Synonyms

Absorptive, Penetrable, Permeable, Pervious, Spongy, Passable, Absorbent, Breathable

Antonyms

Impermeable, Impenetrable, Nonporous, Airtight, Thick, Impassible, Impervious, Impassable