cribrous
/ˈkrɪbrəs/
adjective
- Having many small holes or pores; sieve-like.
- Under the microscope, the cribrous structure of the bone was clearly visible.
- The cribrous surface of the sponge allowed water to flow through easily.
- The cribrous texture of the filter helped separate the solid particles from the liquid.
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