spongiform

[ spuhn-juh-fawrm ]

adjective

1. resembling a sponge, as in appearance or structure.

spongiform

/ ˈspʌndʒɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. resembling a sponge in appearance, esp in having many holes
2. denoting diseases characterized by this appearance of affected tissues

Word History and Origins

Origin of spongiform¹

First recorded in 1815–20

Example Sentences

The spongiform masses inside are covered all over with beautiful pearly beads of silica.

From Project Gutenberg