porous

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Chalk streams emerge from springs in porous chalk bedrock, which acts as a filter to remove sediment, characterised by beautifully clear water and a gravelly bottom.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

They’re porous defensively and have a boring, predictable offense largely consisting of alternating one-on-one isolations between their “Big Three” most every trip down the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

In fact, elephant whiskers are almost blade-like, with a porous architecture similar to sheep horns, which helps with shock absorption while eating.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

To use as a metal, titanium ore has to be turned into a porous form called sponge — the U.S. imports over 95% of that.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

I take Abuela’s hands in one of mine, feel the age in her stiffened fingers, the porous joints.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García