porous
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In those experiments, sodium chloride crystals form in a loose, porous structure as water evaporates.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
India shares a long and porous border with Bangladesh, where migration has historically been driven by economic hardship and longstanding family links.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The forests are dense and the region's porous borders make it easy for the militants to set up bases and to move across countries without being detected by the security forces.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 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
I love you, Celia September 11, 1936 Gustavo, The baby is porous.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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