porousness
/ˈpɔrəsnəs/
noun
- The quality or state of having many small holes that allow liquids or air to pass through.
- The porousness of the soil helps prevent flooding after heavy rain.
- Scientists measured the porousness of the rock to predict oil flow.
- The porousness of the sponge makes it great for cleaning up spills.
- The quality of being easily crossed or penetrated; lack of security.
- The team's defensive porousness cost them the game.
- The porousness of the security system worried the company.
- The porousness of the border led to increased smuggling.
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