microporous

[ mahy-kruh-pawr-uh s, -pohr- ]
/ ˌmaɪ krəˈpɔr əs, -ˈpoʊr- /

adjective

composed of or having extremely small pores.

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Origin of microporous

First recorded in 1885–90; micro- + porous

Words nearby microporous

micropipette, microplankton, microplethysmography, micropodia, micropore, microporous, micropower, microprint, microprism, microprobe, microprocessor
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