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porosity
noun po·ros·i·ty \pə-ˈrä-sə-tē, pȯ-\
plural po·ros·i·ties
Definition of POROSITY
1
a : the quality or state of being porous b : the ratio of the volume of interstices of a material to the volume of its mass
2
: pore
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First Known Use of POROSITY
14th century
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porosity
noun po·ros·i·ty \pə-ˈräs-ət-ē, pō-, pȯ-\
plural po·ros·i·ties
Medical Definition of POROSITY
1
a : the quality or state of being porous b : the ratio of the volume of interstices of a material to the volume of its mass
2
: pore
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