Meaning of the word porous in English

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porous

US /ˈpɔːr.əs/
UK /ˈpɔːr.əs/

Adjective

1.

Something that is porous has many small holes, so liquid or air can pass through, especially slowly:

Example:
porous soil with good drainage
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