What is another word for porous?
Pronunciation: [pˈɔːɹəs] (IPA) 
Porous refers to a substance or material that has many small holes, gaps or spaces through which liquids, gases or even solids can pass through. Some synonyms for porous include absorbent, permeable, penetrable, spongy, holey, leaky and open. Absorbent suggests the capacity of a substance to take in or soak up liquids or gases, while permeable describes the ability of a material to allow fluids to pass through it. Penetrable implies that a surface can be penetrated by objects or substances while spongy suggests that a material is soft and compressible. Holey and leaky both imply the presence of holes or cracks that allow fluids to escape or enter. Open, in this context, suggests a lack of obstruction or restriction to the flow of fluids.
