Definitions and Examples of absorbent, porous, permeable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Capable of absorbing or soaking up liquid or gas.
Example
The paper towel is very absorbent and can soak up spills quickly.
Having small holes or spaces that allow liquid or gas to pass through.
Example
The sponge is porous and can absorb a lot of water.
Allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The membrane is permeable to water but not to salt.
Key Differences: absorbent vs porous vs permeable
- 1Absorbent describes materials that can soak up liquids or gases.
- 2Porous describes materials that have small holes or spaces that allow liquids or gases to pass through.
- 3Permeable describes materials that allow liquids or gases to pass through, but not necessarily by absorption.
Effective Usage of absorbent, porous, permeable
- 1Science: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of materials in science experiments.
- 2Household Items: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of household items such as sponges, towels, and filters.
- 3Construction: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of building materials such as concrete, bricks, and insulation.
Remember this!
The antonyms absorbent, porous, and permeable describe materials or substances that allow liquids or gases to pass through or be absorbed. They have distinct nuances: Absorbent soaks up liquids or gases, porous has small holes or spaces that allow passage, and permeable allows passage but not necessarily by absorption. Use these antonyms to describe properties of materials in science experiments, household items, and construction.
