Porous definition

Porous means that a material has minute spaces or holes that allow liquid or air to be absorbed or pass through. Common porous materials include pumice stone, wood, paper and cardboard products.
Porous means material that has minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass.
Porous means easily penetrated or permeated by hazardous substances or permeable substances or materials such as carpets, draperies, bedding, mattresses, fabric covered furniture, pillows, drop ceiling or other fiber-board ceiling panels, cork paneling, blankets, towels, clothing, and cardboard.

Examples of Porous in a sentence

  • Non-Staining To Porous Stone: Non-staining to light-colored natural stone when tested in accordance with ASTM C1248.

  • Porous Edge: Engage passersby with opportunities to interact visually with the building interior using glazing and transparency.

  • Porous Backfill: Crushed stone or gravel graded from 25 mm to 20 mm (1 inch to 3/4 inch).

  • The soil samples shall be tested for hydraulic conductivity using ASTM D 5084 (Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Saturated Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter).

  • Standard Test Method for Staining of Porous Substrate by Joint Sealants; 2008 (Reapproved 2012).


More Definitions of Porous

Porous means material easily penetrated or permeated by gases, liquids, or powders such as carpets, draperies, bedding, mattresses, fabric covered furniture, pillows, drop ceiling or other fiber-board ceiling panels, cork paneling, blankets, towels, clothing, and cardboard or any other material that is worn or not properly sealed.
Porous means an item that contains minute openings or crevices that allow air, water and bacteria to enter the item, such as untreated wood, paper and cardboard.
Porous means a material that permits fluids, gases, or debris to be absorbed or to pass through. Porous implements may not be cleaned and disinfected for reuse, and shall be discarded after one use, as set forth in rule 4713-15-03 of the Administrative Code.
Porous means easily penetrated or permeated by gases, liquids, or powders. Porous materials include, but are not limited to, fabric, carpet, cardboard, fiber-board, cork, wood, drywall, or any other permeable material that is not sealed or painted and in good condition.
Porous means any material that allows for liquids to be absorbed or passed through. This includes all nail files and emery boards that are not made entirely of metal or glass, pumice stones, buffing blocks, orange wood sticks, cotton, sponges, toe separators, and flip-flops, bamboo and wood items, and items with natural hair bristles.
Porous means capable of being penetrated.
Porous means items made or constructed of material that has pores or openings and cannot be properly cleaned so that all visible residue is removed or is damaged or contaminated by cleaning and disinfecting.