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microporous

American  
[mahy-kruh-pawr-uhs, -pohr-] / ˌmaɪ krəˈpɔr əs, -ˈpoʊr- /

adjective

  1. composed of or having extremely small pores.


Etymology

Origin of microporous

First recorded in 1885–90; micro- + porous

Example Sentences

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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

Today's options for portable water filtration of tiny particles mostly consist of filter paper and microporous membranes.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 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