porous
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The paper, "A Study on Welding of Porous Metals and Metallic Foams," is published in the journal Advanced Engineering Materials.
From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2023
Porous and agile; simmering beneath and around the voices; and only occasionally, briefly exploding, this is music as a vehicle for exploring and intensifying drama.
From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2021
Porous materials, such as wood, aren’t the best choice for spots that see a lot of humidity or rain, and painted pieces won’t last in sunny locations, where the paint can peel or crack.
From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2021
Porous or fuzzy materials are rarely used to absorb energy or deaden space in healthcare settings because they can harbor microorganisms.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2011
Porous spots are also detected by their absorbing water and drying slowly when exposed to the air, and shall likewise cause the rejection of the shell.
From Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. by United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance
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