microporous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of microporous
Example Sentences
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The group is working on a new generation of microporous PFAS-free membranes designed for use in future electrolysis systems.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2026
Platinum-based catalysts also rely on microporous structures that are too small for large plastic molecules to enter, limiting their effectiveness.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2026
In parallel, the pore is engineered with hydraulically sensitivetrigonal microporous channels for immediate delivery of reactants water and oxygen.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2024
Their magic farty pants incorporate a layer of Zorflex, a microporous carbon-based material more commonly used in chemical warfare.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 14, 2016
This biochar also creates microporous space for the lactic-acid bacteria to inoculate the faeces and lower their pH value.
From Nature ● Jun. 13, 2012
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