What is another word for poriferous?
Pronunciation: [pɔːɹˈɪfəɹəs] (IPA) 
Poriferous, also known as porous, refers to an object or material that has many tiny holes or spaces. There are several synonyms that can be used instead of poriferous, including permeable, absorbent, spongy, porous, and pored. Permeable refers to a material that allows liquid or gas to pass through it. Absorbent means that a substance can soak up liquids. Spongy is used to describe something that has a porous texture, similar to that of a sponge. Porous can be used interchangeably with poriferous and refers to the presence of small holes or openings in an object. Pored is another synonym that describes the presence of minute openings in a surface.
