1. having lacunae; marked by gaps, spaces, or cavities; full of holes or pits
Usage: technical or scientific term; commonly used in biology and geology

Examples

• The lacunose surface of the bone showed numerous small cavities.
• Under the microscope, the lacunose tissue revealed a network of interconnected spaces.
• The lacunose structure of the sponge allows water to flow through it easily.
• Geologists examined the lacunose limestone formation to understand its porosity.
• The lacunose appearance of the fungal growth indicated its porous nature.