porous
/ˈpɔrəs/
adjective
- Having many small holes that allow liquids or air to pass through.
- Porous materials like clay pots help plants breathe.
- Porous rocks can store groundwater for wells.
- The sponge is very porous, so it soaks up spills quickly.
- Easily crossed or penetrated; not secure or protective.
- The team's defense was porous, allowing the opponents to score easily.
- A porous security system can be hacked with little effort.
- The country's porous borders made it easy for smugglers to cross.
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