1. The quality or state of being porous; the presence of pores or small openings in a material
The porosity of the soil affects water drainage.
A porosidade do solo afeta a drenagem de água.
2. In materials science, the ratio of the volume of pores to the total volume of a material
High porosity in concrete can reduce its structural strength.
A alta porosidade no concreto pode reduzir sua resistência estrutural.
3. The characteristic of having minute interstices or small holes
The porosity of the sponge makes it absorbent.
A porosidade da esponja a torna absorvente.