microporosity
/ˌmaɪkroʊpəˈrɑsəti/
noun
- The quality or condition of having very tiny pores or holes, often used to describe materials like rocks, filters, or biological tissues.
- This new foam has high microporosity, which makes it lightweight and breathable.
- The microporosity of the charcoal makes it excellent for filtering impurities.
- Geologists study the microporosity of sandstone to understand how oil and water move through it.