Definitions and Examples of porous, permeable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having small holes or spaces that allow air or other substances to pass through.
Example
The sponge is porous and can absorb a lot of water.
Allowing liquids or gases to pass through; penetrable.
Example
The soil is permeable and allows water to seep through easily.
Key Differences: porous vs permeable
- 1Porous refers to materials that have small holes or spaces that allow air or other substances to pass through.
- 2Permeable refers to materials that allow liquids or gases to pass through.
Effective Usage of porous, permeable
- 1Science: Use porous and permeable to describe the properties of materials in scientific contexts.
- 2Architecture: Use porous and permeable to describe building materials and their ability to allow air or water to pass through.
- 3Environmental Science: Use porous and permeable to describe the properties of soil and its ability to retain water.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of airproofed are porous and permeable. Use porous to describe materials that have small holes or spaces that allow air or other substances to pass through, and use permeable to describe materials that allow liquids or gases to pass through. These words are useful in scientific, architectural, and environmental contexts.
