porose

adjective

po·​rose

ˈpōrˌōs,

ˈpȯˌrōs

: porous

specifically : divided into or so convoluted as to form a continuous series of pores

a porose hymenium

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin porosus, from Latin porus pore + -osus -ose

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