Definition

The condition of having very small pores or tiny openings, often found in materials like rocks or membranes.

Example

The microporosity of the material allows it to filter out tiny particles effectively.

Conversation

Have you heard about the concept of microporosity in materials science?

Yeah, I think it refers to the tiny pores in certain materials, right?

Exactly! It can really affect how substances interact with one another.

That's interesting! I wonder how that impacts their overall performance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microporosity is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "poros" (from Greek, meaning passage or pore) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The term describes the condition of having small pores or tiny openings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') passages or 'pores' ('poros') to remember that 'microporosity' refers to the state of having tiny openings.

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