noun
- the quality or state of being porous; the degree to which a material contains pores or open spaces
Usage: technical; often used in geology and materials science
Examples
- The geologist measured the porosities of different rock samples.
- High porosities in the sandstone allowed water to flow through easily.
- Engineers studied the porosities of various concrete mixtures.
- The soil’s porosities affected its drainage capabilities.
- Different porosities in the ceramic materials influenced their strength.
- Researchers compared the porosities of natural and synthetic sponges.