porosity
n.
porousness, state of having many tiny holes
Porosity
Porosity is a measure of the void spaces in a material, and is measured as a fraction, between 0–1, or as a
percentage between 0–100%. The term porosity is used in multiple fields including manufacturing, earth sciences and construction.
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porosity
Noun
1. the property of being porous; being able to absorb fluids
(synonym) porousness
(antonym) solidity, solidness
(hypernym) consistency, consistence, body
(hyponym) sponginess
Porosity
(n.)
The quality or state of being porous; -- opposed to density.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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Porosity
Degree to which soil, gravel, sediment, or rock is permeated with pores or cavities through which water or air can move.