poroso

[pɔ'ɾozu]

adjectivemasculinepl: porosos

porous

1. Having pores; containing many small openings or holes that allow liquids or gases to pass through

The porous material absorbed the water quickly.

O material poroso absorveu a água rapidamente.

2. Permeable; allowing passage of substances through small spaces

Porous rocks are commonly found in this region.

As rochas porosas são comuns nesta região.

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General Brazilian

poroso

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

poroso

Standard usage in Portugal

pele porosa (porous skin - common skincare term)

estrutura porosa (porous structure - technical/scientific usage)

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